On October 20, 2009, The Western Union Company (the "Company") issued a press release relating to the Company's earnings for the third quarter of fiscal year 2009 (the "Earnings Release"). A copy of the Earnings Release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. The information furnished under this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference to such filing.

In connection with the issuance of the Earnings Release, the Company is holding a public conference call and webcast on October 20, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, during which Christina A. Gold, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Scott T. Scheirman, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will provide the presentation attached as Exhibit 99.2. Information regarding access to the conference call and webcast is set forth in the Earnings Release. The information furnished under this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.2 attached hereto, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference to such filing.

The following is a list of the Exhibits furnished herewith.

        Exhibit
        Number    Description of Exhibit

         99.1     Press release issued by the Company on October 20, 2009.

         99.2     Presentation of the Company dated October 20, 2009.