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Global Payments

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Transaction processing services

Atlanta, United StatesFounded 1967Fintech

Valuation $41B Market cap · 2026

Revenue $27B Latest reported FY

EBITDA $520M Latest reported FY

About Global Payments

Global Payments Inc. is a leading provider of payment technology and software solutions, serving a diverse range of clients including financial institutions, major retailers, and businesses of all sizes. Operating in the global commerce market, the company offers a comprehensive ecosystem that enables businesses to accept payments online and in-person, manage transactions, and grow their operations efficiently.

The company’s business model revolves around providing end-to-end payment processing services. This includes issuing platforms that connect to over 680 million cards, and open APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) that allow businesses to create and manage customized commerce solutions. By offering these services, Global Payments helps businesses streamline their payment processes, reduce costs, and enhance customer experiences.

Global Payments makes money primarily through transaction fees, which are charged to merchants for processing payments. Additionally, the company generates revenue from software solutions and value-added services that help businesses manage their operations more effectively. These services include fraud prevention, data analytics, and customer support.

The company is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce, which it believes is crucial for driving innovation and delivering the future of commerce. Global Payments also emphasizes partnerships, offering flexible models to meet the unique needs of its clients and partners.

In summary, Global Payments Inc. is a key player in the global commerce ecosystem, providing essential payment and software solutions to a wide range of clients, and generating revenue through transaction fees and value-added services.

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At a glance

Status: Listed
Founded: 1967
Headquarters: Atlanta, United States
Listing: IPO 2001
Employees: 18,614
Open positions: 414
Dealroom signal: 63.3/100
Industry: Fintech
Sub-industry: Payments
Sector: Fintech, Point of Sale, Process Technologies, Woman Founder
Client focus: b2b
Investment activity: 17 companies, latest Apr 2025
Capital deployed: $422M
Preferred round: ACQUISITION
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Funding history

4 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
POST IPO DEBT✓Debt	Mar 2026	$1B	—	Undisclosed	↗
POST IPO DEBT✓Debt	May 2025	$7.3B	—	Bank of America	↗

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Financials

Revenue, earnings and profit over time

Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.

Year	Revenue	Growth	EBITDA	Margin	Profit	Margin
2026	$27B	+255.8%	$520M	1.9%	$229M	0.8%
2025	$7.7B	-23.7%	$3B	39.5%	$1.4B	18.2%
2024	$10B	+4.7%	$4.1B	40.5%	$1.6B	15.5%
2023	$9.7B	+7.6%	$3.7B	38.8%
2022	$9B	+5.3%	$3.4B	37.5%
2021	$8.5B	+14.8%	$3.1B	36%
2020	$7.4B	—	$2.6B	34.4%

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Global Payments website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Global Payments is 66K monthly website visits, down 9.6% over the last three months. Global Payments's team grew 17.8% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits66K 3-month web change-9.6% 1-year team growth+17.8%

Monthly website visitsOct 2014–Oct 2020

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Open positions

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Stock PlannerWarsaw, Poland, Eastern Europe, Europe · Finance · Oct 5, 2026 Financial Analyst SpecialistCincinnati, Ohio, United States, Northern America, Americas · Finance · Oct 4, 2026 Analyst, Customer Support BillingKim Injury Law, P.C., 3550, Lenox Road Northeast, Buckhead, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, 30326, United States · CSM & Support · Oct 4, 2026 Direct Tax Accountant - Compliance, Income Tax, Alteryx - 4-6 Years - PunePune, India, Southern Asia, Asia · Accounting · Oct 4, 2026 Sales Manager-Merchant Regional (U.S. West Coast)Phoenix, AZ · Sales · Oct 3, 2026 Systems and Operations ManagerJeffersonville, IN · Business Development · Oct 3, 2026 Systems and Operations ManagerJacksonville, FL · Business Development · Oct 3, 2026 Infrastructure Operations ManagerDublin, County Dublin, Ireland · Backend Development · Oct 2, 2026

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