<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM VIAD CORP'S
FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 AND IS QUALIFIED IN
ITS ENTIRETY BE REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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