Cover Page
Cover Page | Oct. 29, 2020 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001123360 |
Amendment Flag | false |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Oct. 29, 2020 |
Entity File Number | 001-16111 |
Entity Registrant Name | GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | GA |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 58-2567903 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 3550 Lenox Road |
Entity Address, City or Town | Atlanta |
Entity Address, State or Province | GA |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 30326 |
City Area Code | 770 |
Local Phone Number | 829-8000 |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, no par value |
Trading Symbol | GPN |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |