Global Payments

Global Payments is a leading worldwide provider of payment technology and software solutions for merchants and consumers. Founded in 1967, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products and services to facilitate secure and efficient payment processing across multiple channels and currencies. Global Payments handles over 66 billion transactions annually, supporting 130+ currencies in more than 100 countries.

The company's merchant solutions include online payment gateways, mobile payment solutions, payment analytics, and merchant portals for business management. These solutions enable merchants to accept various payment methods, such as credit and debit cards, digital wallets, and NFC contactless payments, while ensuring compliance with security standards like EMV and employing tokenization and encryption.

Global Payments' Issuer Solutions segment provides innovative payment products and services to financial institutions, enabling them to offer their customers a range of payment instruments and capabilities. This includes support for real-time payments, open banking, and the adoption of emerging standards like ISO 20022.

Global Payments has forged strategic alliances with companies like Capital One Financial, Navy Federal Credit Union, and Commerzbank. In 2024, the company launched a joint venture with Commerzbank to expand its presence in the German market, delivering innovative payment and commerce enablement solutions to merchants.

Furthermore, Global Payments has collaborated with leading sports teams, such as the Leicester Tigers, to foster community engagement and support local businesses through initiatives like the 'Pay it Back' campaign.