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EXHIBIT 15
The Stockholders and Board of Directors
First Data Corporation
We are aware of the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements
(Forms S-8 No. 33-47234, No. 33-48578, No. 33-82826, No. 33-87338, No. 33-90992,
No. 33-62921, No. 33-98724, No. 33-99882, No. 333-09017, No. 333-09031, No. 333-
28857, No. 333-68689, No. 333-81691, No. 333-85715, No. 333-90719 and No. 333-
93703, Forms S-3 No. 333-04012 and No. 333-24667, and Form S-4 No. 333-15497) of
First Data Corporation of our reports dated April 17 and July 12, 2000 relating
to the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements of First Data
Corporation which are included in its Forms 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31
and June 30, 2000.
Pursuant to Rule 436(c) of the Securities Act of 1933 our reports are not a part
of the registration statements prepared or certified by accountants within the
meaning of Section 7 or 11 of the Securities Act of 1933.
Ernst & Young LLP
August 8, 2000
Atlanta, Georgia
