| Cover Page | Aug. 01, 2023 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K/A |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 01, 2023 |
| 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 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Amendment Description | Explanatory NoteThis Current Report on Form 8-K/A (this “Amendment”) amends the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Global Payments Inc. (the “Company”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 2, 2023 (the “Original Filing”). The purpose of this Amendment is to update the disclosure under “Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders” of the Original Filing to provide information regarding the Company’s determination on the frequency of future advisory, non-binding votes on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers. No other changes are being made to the Original Filing. |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001123360 |
| Amendment Flag | true |
| Common Stock | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, no par value |
| Trading Symbol | GPN |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| 4.875% Senior Notes Due 2031 | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 4.875% Senior Notes due 2031 |
| Trading Symbol | GPN31A |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
