Company Overview
Global Payments was founded in 2000 as a spin-off from National Data Corporation, and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. It is a Fortune 500 payment technology company operating in 50+ countries, providing comprehensive payment solutions to merchants and financial institutions worldwide.
In 2019, Global Payments merged with TSYS (Total System Services) in a $21.5 billion merger of equals, combining TSYS's issuer processing capabilities with Global Payments' merchant acquiring business to create a complete payment ecosystem from issuance to acquiring.
Related provider: Global Payments Services
Product Portfolio
🛒 Merchant Services
| Product | Description |
|---|---|
| Global Payments Integrated | All-in-one payment solution integrating online, in-store, and mobile payments |
| Global Payments eCommerce | Ecommerce payment solution supporting major global payment methods |
| Global Payments Gateway | Full-featured payment gateway supporting multi-channel payment integration |
💳 Issuer Processing
| Product | Description |
|---|---|
| TSYS Issuer Processing | Issuer processing platform for banks and credit unions |
| TSYS Debit Solutions | Debit card processing and network access services |
| TSYS Credit Solutions | Credit card processing and account management platform |
📱 Terminals & Mobile
| Product | Description |
|---|---|
| Global Payments POS | Smart POS terminals and payment hardware solutions |
| Global Payments Mobile | Mobile payment solutions supporting in-app and mobile card readers |
Core Strengths
Global Reach: Operations across 50+ countries supporting multi-currency and multi-language payment processing
Issuer + Acquiring Integration: End-to-end payment capabilities from issuer processing to merchant acquiring following the TSYS merger
Technology Innovation: Continuous investment in AI and data analytics for intelligent risk management and transaction insights
Fortune 500 Scale: Market size and position provide significant influence in the payments industry
Key Competitors
| Company | Headquarters | Core Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Fiserv | Brookfield, WI, USA | Core banking, payment processing |
| FIS (Worldpay) | Jacksonville, FL, USA | Core banking, global acquiring |
| Elavon | Atlanta, GA, USA | Global payment processing, gateway |
| Block (Square) | San Francisco, CA, USA | SMB POS, mobile payments |
| Stripe | San Francisco, CA, USA | Online payment platform |
| Adyen | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Omnichannel payment platform |
| Chase Paymentech | Plano, TX, USA | Merchant acquiring, payment gateway |
Key Milestones
- 2000：Spun off from National Data Corporation
- 2019：Merges with TSYS in a $21.5 billion merger of equals
- 2026：Continues expanding global payment network serving merchants and financial institutions in 50+ countries
