Western Union and Publix Extend Relationship to Serve Growing Communities Across the Southeast

DENVER & LAKELAND, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Union (NYSE: WU) and Publix Super Markets today announced a renewed agreement that extends their long-standing relationship and ensures customers will continue to have access to Western Union money transfer, money order, and bill payment services at Publix locations across the Southeast.

The renewal builds on a relationship that has spanned more than two decades, providing consumers with convenient access to essential financial services as part of their everyday shopping experience.

Under the agreement, customers will continue to have access to Western Union's portfolio of services at Publix locations, including domestic and international money transfers, bill payment services, and Western Union money orders. These services complement Publix's commitment to convenience and customer service by enabling customers to address everyday financial needs while shopping at their neighborhood store.

The agreement also supports the continued growth of the relationship as Publix expands its footprint, including Kentucky, bringing Western Union services to even more communities across the region.

"We are proud to extend our relationship with Publix, one of the most respected and customer-focused retailers in the United States," said Jesse Mory, Western Union’s Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. "For years, Publix has helped us meet customers where they are by providing convenient access to money movement and payment services in communities across the Southeast. This renewed agreement reflects the strength of our long-standing relationship and our shared commitment to delivering reliable, accessible financial services for customers."

Through Western Union's global financial network spanning more than 200 countries and territories, Publix customers can send money to family and friends around the world, pay bills, and purchase money orders at participating locations.

Consumers can also learn more about Western Union money order services available at Publix by visiting: https://www.westernunion.com/blog/en/us/money-orders-at-publix/

About Western Union

The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) is a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments. Western Union's platform provides seamless cross-border flows and its leading global financial network bridges more than 200 countries and territories and approximately 130 currencies. We connect consumers, businesses, financial institutions, and governments through one of the world's widest-reaching networks, accessing billions of bank accounts, millions of digital wallets and cards, and a substantial global network of retail locations. Western Union connects the world to bring boundless possibilities within reach. For more information, visit www.westernunion.com.

About Publix

Publix, the largest employee-owned company in the U.S. with more than 260,000 associates, currently operates 1,432 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and Kentucky. For 28 consecutive years, the company has been recognized by Fortune as a great place to work. In addition, Publix’s dedication to superior quality and customer service is recognized as among the top in the grocery business. For more information, visit the company’s newsroom at corporate.publix.com/newsroom.

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