Global Payments, Inc.

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About Global Payments, Inc.

Global Payments, Inc. is an equity company in the USA market. The current price is 79.95 USD, with a change of -1.48 USD (-0.02%) from the previous close. The latest trade time was Friday, August 1, 02:31:50 PDT.

Global Payments Inc. is a leading American financial technology company specializing in comprehensive payment technology and software solutions for merchants, financial institutions, and consumers worldwide. Established in 1967, the company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

It employs approximately 27,000 professionals across 38 countries, emphasizing a broad international presence.

Operations Segments

The company's operations are primarily divided into two segments:

  • Merchant Solutions: Offers services that facilitate seamless payment processing for businesses of all sizes, including authorization, settlement, funding, customer support, chargeback resolution, terminal rental, sales and deployment, payment security, and consolidated billing and reporting. It also provides enterprise software to streamline business operations in various industries and value-added services such as point-of-sale software, analytics, customer engagement tools, payroll services, and human capital management solutions.
  • Issuer Solutions: Delivers solutions enabling financial institutions and retailers to manage their card portfolios effectively. Services include commercial payments, accounts payable, and electronic payment options tailored for businesses and governments. These services are marketed via direct sales, trade associations, agents, software providers, referral arrangements, and independent sales organizations.

Acquisition and Global Reach

In April 2025, Global Payments completed a $22.7 billion acquisition of Worldpay, a payments technology provider. This strategic move enhances its international presence and transaction capacity.

Post-acquisition, the company can process approximately 94 billion transactions and manage around $3.7 trillion in payment volume across more than 175 countries.

Locations

Global Payments operates in more than 100 countries, serving 3.5 million merchants and 1,300 financial institutions.

In the United States, it maintains offices in:

  • Kansas City, MO, USA
  • Overland Park, KS, USA

Recognition and Industry Status

The company's commitment to innovation and customer service was recognized in 2020 when it became the first payment processor to win the J.D. Power Award for excellence in customer service.

As a Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500, Global Payments continues to lead the financial technology sector by offering a comprehensive suite of solutions that empower businesses in a digital and interconnected global economy.

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