Global Payments (GPN) 10-Q 31 Oct 23 2023 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

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Cover - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Oct. 26, 2023
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2023
Document Transition Report	false
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
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		260,388,546
Entity Central Index Key	0001123360
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2023
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false
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

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 2,475,691	$ 2,285,371	$ 7,220,607	$ 6,722,531
Operating expenses:
Cost of service	915,531	931,249	2,805,237	2,850,706
Selling, general and administrative	1,001,964	918,757	3,058,605	2,605,085
Impairment of goodwill	0	0	0	833,075
Net loss on business dispositions	0	48,933	139,095	201,144
Total operating expenses	1,917,495	1,898,939	6,002,937	6,490,010
Operating income	558,196	386,432	1,217,670	232,521
Interest and other income	35,732	20,393	74,830	25,060
Interest and other expense	(176,094)	(135,184)	(490,463)	(327,655)
Total nonoperating income (expense)	(140,362)	(114,791)	(415,633)	(302,595)
Income before income taxes and equity in income of equity method investments	417,834	271,641	802,037	(70,074)
Income tax expense	58,936	14,255	199,748	119,250
Income before equity in income of equity method investments	358,898	257,386	602,289	(189,324)
Equity in income of equity method investments, net of tax	17,707	42,780	54,101	74,074
Net income	376,605	300,166	656,390	(115,250)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax	(14,775)	(9,712)	(31,454)	(22,563)
Net income attributable to Global Payments	$ 361,830	$ 290,454	$ 624,936	$ (137,813)
Earnings per share attributable to Global Payments:
Basic earnings per share (in USD per share)	$ 1.39	$ 1.06	$ 2.40	$ (0.49)
Diluted earnings per share (in USD per share)	$ 1.39	$ 1.05	$ 2.39	$ (0.49)

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_2

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 376,605	$ 300,166	$ 656,390	$ (115,250)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(125,254)	(249,562)	(83,208)	(493,405)
Reclassification of accumulated foreign currency translation losses to net loss as a result of the sale of a foreign entity			0	62,925
Income tax benefit (expense) related to foreign currency translation adjustments	890	(183)	360	1,451
Net unrealized gains (losses) on hedging activities	22,993	(1,070)	15,020	12,915
Reclassification of net unrealized (gains) losses on hedging activities to interest expense	(2,375)	2,980	(1,890)	19,959
Income tax expense related to hedging activities	(4,954)	(330)	(3,148)	(7,838)
Other, net of tax	(22)	0	(66)	0
Other comprehensive loss	(108,722)	(248,165)	(72,932)	(403,993)
Comprehensive income	267,883	52,001	583,458	(519,243)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1,410)	(5,130)	23,491	(11,111)
Comprehensive income attributable to Global Payments	$ 269,293	$ 57,131	$ 559,967	$ (508,132)

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,941,777	$ 1,997,566
Accounts receivable, net	1,077,944	998,332
Settlement processing assets	2,966,176	2,519,114
Current assets held for sale	6,898	138,815
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	787,551	660,321
Total current assets	6,780,346	6,314,148
Goodwill	26,517,777	23,320,736
Other intangible assets, net	10,259,055	9,658,374
Property and equipment, net	2,118,014	1,838,809
Deferred income taxes	76,384	37,907
Noncurrent assets held for sale	26	1,295,799
Notes receivable	692,188	0
Other noncurrent assets	2,480,815	2,343,241
Total assets	48,924,605	44,809,014
Current liabilities:
Settlement lines of credit	710,401	747,111
Current portion of long-term debt	80,098	1,169,330
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	2,570,489	2,442,560
Settlement processing obligations	2,860,373	2,413,799
Current liabilities held for sale	1,352	125,891
Total current liabilities	6,222,713	6,898,691
Long-term debt	16,570,841	12,289,248
Deferred income taxes	2,300,193	2,428,412
Noncurrent liabilities held for sale	152	4,478
Other noncurrent liabilities	672,753	647,975
Total liabilities	25,766,652	22,268,804
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	473,132	0
Equity:
Preferred stock, no par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized and none issued	0	0
Common stock, no par value; 400,000,000 shares authorized at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022; 260,359,506 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2023 and 263,081,872 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2022	0	0
Paid-in capital	19,751,734	19,978,095
Retained earnings	3,160,705	2,731,380
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(470,938)	(405,969)
Total Global Payments shareholders’ equity	22,441,501	22,303,506
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	243,320	236,704
Total equity	22,684,821	22,540,210
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	$ 48,924,605	$ 44,809,014

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - shares	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock authorized (in shares)	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock issued (in shares)	0	0
Common stock authorized (in shares)	400,000,000	400,000,000
Common stock issued (in shares)	260,359,506	263,081,872
Common stock outstanding (in shares)	260,359,506	263,081,872

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_3

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 656,390	$ (115,250)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment	342,025	299,348
Amortization of acquired intangibles	986,026	962,413
Amortization of capitalized contract costs	90,463	81,052
Share-based compensation expense	173,325	122,465
Provision for operating losses and credit losses	84,154	87,071
Noncash lease expense	49,805	63,211
Deferred income taxes	(407,767)	(281,376)
Equity in income of equity method investments, net of tax	(54,101)	(74,074)
Facilities exit charges	5,164	27,662
Impairment of goodwill	0	833,075
Net loss on business dispositions	139,095	201,144
Other, net	2,438	4,939
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of the effects of business combinations:
Accounts receivable	(51,490)	(107,908)
Settlement processing assets and obligations, net	(29,857)	(117,989)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(266,923)	(224,529)
Accounts payable and other liabilities	(127,456)	(226,746)
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,591,291	1,534,508
Cash flows from investing activities:
Business combinations and other acquisitions, net of cash and restricted cash acquired	(4,099,766)	(24,969)
Capital expenditures	(500,795)	(463,357)
Issuance of notes receivable	(50,000)	0
Repayment of notes receivable	50,000	0
Net cash from sales of businesses	478,695	(29,755)
Proceeds from sale of investments	0	31,046
Other, net	2,187	101
Net cash used in investing activities	(4,119,679)	(486,934)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net repayments of settlement lines of credit	(33,328)	(2,770)
Net borrowings from commercial paper notes	1,896,513	0
Proceeds from long-term debt	8,861,129	9,124,449
Repayments of long-term debt	(7,628,854)	(7,193,661)
Payments of debt issuance costs	(12,735)	(44,360)
Repurchases of common stock	(418,271)	(2,139,731)
Proceeds from stock issued under share-based compensation plans	51,085	33,776
Common stock repurchased - share-based compensation plans	(37,236)	(38,366)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(24,315)	(17,729)
Payment of contingent consideration in business combination	0	(15,726)
Purchase of capped calls related to issuance of convertible notes	0	(302,375)
Dividends paid	(195,611)	(208,082)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	2,458,377	(804,575)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(35,730)	(208,529)
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(105,741)	34,470
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of the period	2,215,606	2,123,023
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of the period	$ 2,109,865	$ 2,157,493

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_4

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Total Global Payments Shareholders’ Equity	Number of Shares	Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interests	Total Equity
Balance at beginning of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021			284,750,000
Balance at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2021	$ 25,869,417	$ 25,628,201		$ 22,880,261	$ 2,982,122	$ (234,182)	$ 241,216
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	(115,250)	(137,813)			(137,813)		22,563
Other comprehensive loss	(403,993)	(370,319)				(370,319)	(33,674)
Stock issued under share-based compensation plans (in shares)			1,789,000
Stock issued under share-based compensation plans	33,776	33,776		33,776
Common stock repurchased - share-based compensation plans (in shares)			(285,000)
Common stock repurchased - share-based compensation plans	(38,321)	(38,321)		(38,321)
Share-based compensation expense	$ 122,465	122,465		122,465
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)	(15,946,279)		(15,946,000)
Repurchases of common stock	$ (2,139,731)	(2,139,731)		(2,051,451)	(88,280)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(17,729)						(17,729)
Purchase of capped calls related to issuance of convertible notes, net of taxes of $72,778	(229,597)	(229,597)		(229,597)
Cash dividends declared	(208,082)	(208,082)			(208,082)
Balance at end of period (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2022			270,308,000
Balance at end of period at Sep. 30, 2022	22,872,955	22,660,579		20,717,133	2,547,947	(604,501)	212,376
Balance at beginning of period (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2022			277,033,000
Balance at beginning of period at Jun. 30, 2022	23,976,527	23,755,655		21,800,574	2,326,259	(371,178)	220,872
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	300,166	290,454			290,454		9,712
Other comprehensive loss	(248,165)	(233,323)				(233,323)	(14,842)
Stock issued under share-based compensation plans (in shares)			270,000
Stock issued under share-based compensation plans	10,155	10,155		10,155
Common stock repurchased - share-based compensation plans (in shares)			(88,000)
Common stock repurchased - share-based compensation plans	(11,312)	(11,312)		(11,312)
Share-based compensation expense	$ 37,052	37,052		37,052
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)	(6,907,090)		(6,907,000)
Repurchases of common stock	$ (889,739)	(889,739)		(889,739)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(3,366)						(3,366)
Purchase of capped calls related to issuance of convertible notes, net of taxes of $72,778	(229,597)	(229,597)		(229,597)
Cash dividends declared	(68,766)	(68,766)			(68,766)
Balance at end of period (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2022			270,308,000
Balance at end of period at Sep. 30, 2022	22,872,955	22,660,579		20,717,133	2,547,947	(604,501)	212,376
Balance at beginning of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022			263,082,000
Balance at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2022	22,540,210	22,303,506		19,978,095	2,731,380	(405,969)	236,704	$ 22,540,210
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	656,390	624,936			624,936		29,698	654,634
Other comprehensive loss	$ (72,932)	(64,969)				(64,969)	(1,676)	(66,645)
Stock issued under share-based compensation plans (in shares)			1,697,000
Stock issued under share-based compensation plans		51,085		51,085				51,085
Common stock repurchased - share-based compensation plans (in shares)			(354,000)
Common stock repurchased - share-based compensation plans		(39,510)		(39,510)				(39,510)
Share-based compensation expense		173,325		173,325				173,325
Issuance of share-based awards in connection with a business combination		2,484		2,484				2,484
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)	(4,064,918)		(4,065,000)
Repurchases of common stock	$ (413,700)	(413,745)		(413,745)				(413,745)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests							(21,406)	(21,406)
Cash dividends declared		(195,611)			(195,611)			(195,611)
Balance at end of period (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2023			260,360,000
Balance at end of period at Sep. 30, 2023	22,684,821	22,441,501		19,751,734	3,160,705	(470,938)	243,320	22,684,821
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2022	0
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Net income	1,756
Other comprehensive loss	(6,287)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests acquired in a business combination	556,070
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(2,909)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests measurement period adjustment	(75,498)
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2023	473,132
Balance at beginning of period (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2023			259,962,000
Balance at beginning of period at Jun. 30, 2023		22,171,486		19,686,035	2,863,852	(378,401)	244,494	22,415,980
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	376,605	361,830			361,830		13,015	374,845
Other comprehensive loss	(108,722)	(92,537)				(92,537)	(8,767)	(101,304)
Stock issued under share-based compensation plans (in shares)			424,000
Stock issued under share-based compensation plans		31,803		31,803				31,803
Common stock repurchased - share-based compensation plans (in shares)			(26,000)
Common stock repurchased - share-based compensation plans		(3,031)		(3,031)				(3,031)
Share-based compensation expense		36,624		36,624				36,624
Excise tax on net share repurchases		303		303				303
Distributions to noncontrolling interests							(5,422)	(5,422)
Cash dividends declared		(64,977)			(64,977)			(64,977)
Balance at end of period (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2023			260,360,000
Balance at end of period at Sep. 30, 2023	22,684,821	$ 22,441,501		$ 19,751,734	$ 3,160,705	$ (470,938)	$ 243,320	$ 22,684,821
Beginning balance at Jun. 30, 2023	499,479
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Net income	1,760
Other comprehensive loss	(7,418)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(1,638)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests measurement period adjustment	(19,051)
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2023	$ 473,132

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_5

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Dividends per share (in USD per share)	$ 0.25	$ 0.25	$ 0.75	$ 0.75
Capped calls issuance taxes		$ 72,778		$ 72,778

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMA

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Business, consolidation and presentation - We are a leading payments technology company delivering innovative software and services to our customers globally. Our technologies, services and team member expertise allow us to provide a broad range of solutions that enable our customers to operate their businesses more efficiently across a variety of channels around the world. We operate in two reportable segments: Merchant Solutions and Issuer Solutions. As described in "Note 3—Business Dispositions," during the second quarter of 2023, we completed the sale of the consumer portion of our Netspend business, which comprised our former Consumer Solutions segment. Our consolidated financial statements include the results of our former Consumer Solutions segment for periods prior to disposition. See "Note 15—Segment Information" for further information. Global Payments Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries are referred to herein collectively as "Global Payments," the "Company," "we," "our" or "us," unless the context requires otherwise. These unaudited consolidated financial statements include our accounts and those of our majority-owned subsidiaries, and all intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. These unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") for interim financial information pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2022 was derived from the audited financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP for annual financial statements. In the opinion of our management, all known adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the results of the interim periods have been made. These adjustments consist of normal recurring accruals and estimates that affect the carrying amount of assets and liabilities. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022. Use of estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. In particular, uncertainty resulting from global events and other macroeconomic conditions are difficult to predict at this time, and the ultimate effect could result in additional charges related to the recoverability of assets, including financial assets, long-lived assets and goodwill and other losses. These unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect the financial statement effects based upon management’s estimates and assumptions utilizing the most currently available information.

ACQUISITION

ACQUISITION	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]
ACQUISITION	ACQUISITION EVO Payments, Inc. On March 24, 2023, we acquired all of the outstanding common stock of EVO Payments, Inc. (“EVO”). EVO is a leading payment technology and services provider, offering an array of payment solutions to merchants ranging from small and middle market enterprises to multinational companies and organizations across the Americas and Europe. The acquisition aligns with our technology-enabled payments strategy, expands our geographic presence in attractive markets and augments our business-to-business software and payment solutions business. Total purchase consideration was $4.3 billion, which consisted of the following (in thousands): Cash paid to EVO shareholders (1) $ 3,273,951 Cash paid for equity awards attributable to purchase consideration (2) 58,510 Value of replacement awards attributable to purchase consideration (3) 2,484 Total purchase consideration transferred to EVO shareholders 3,334,945 Repayment of EVO's unsecured revolving credit facility (including accrued interest and fees) 665,557 Payment of certain acquiree transaction costs and other liabilities on behalf of EVO (4) 269,118 Total purchase consideration $ 4,269,620 (1) Holders of EVO common stock, convertible preferred stock and common units received $34 for each share of EVO common stock held at the effective time of the transaction. (2) Pursuant to the merger agreement, we cash settled vested options and certain unvested equity awards of EVO equity award holders. (3) Pursuant to the merger agreement, we granted equity awards for approximately 0.3 million shares of Global Payments common stock to certain EVO equity award holders. Each such replacement award is subject to the same terms and conditions (including vesting and exercisability) that applied to the corresponding EVO equity award. We apportioned the fair value of the replacement awards between purchase consideration (the portion attributable to pre-acquisition services in relation to the total vesting term of the award) and amounts to be recognized in periods following the acquisition as share-based compensation expense over the requisite service period of the replacement awards. (4) Certain acquiree transaction costs and liabilities, including amounts outstanding under EVO’s tax receivable agreement, were required to be repaid by us upon consummation of the acquisition. The cash portion of the purchase consideration was funded through cash on hand and borrowings under our revolving credit facility. The provisional estimated acquisition-date fair values of major classes of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including a reconciliation to the total purchase consideration, were as follows: Provisional Amounts at Measurement-period Provisional Amounts at (in thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 324,859 $ — $ 324,859 Accounts receivable 105,680 (54,210) 51,470 Settlement processing assets 125,061 18,108 143,169 Deferred income tax assets 15,464 (319) 15,145 Property and equipment 83,540 (4,807) 78,733 Identifiable intangible assets 1,208,400 291,595 1,499,995 Other assets 157,166 (5,106) 152,060 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (277,800) (5,788) (283,588) Settlement lines of credit (11,371) 3,784 (7,587) Settlement processing obligations (199,161) 35,626 (163,535) Deferred income tax liabilities (168,098) (62,719) (230,817) Other liabilities (58,089) (2,943) (61,032) Total identifiable net assets 1,305,651 213,221 1,518,872 Redeemable noncontrolling interests (556,070) 75,498 (480,572) Goodwill 3,520,039 (288,719) 3,231,320 Total purchase consideration $ 4,269,620 $ — $ 4,269,620 As of September 30, 2023, we considered these amounts to be provisional because we were still in the process of gathering and reviewing information to support the valuations of the assets acquired, liabilities assumed and related tax positions. We made measurement-period adjustments as shown in the table above, and the effects of the measurement-period adjustments on our consolidated statements of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 were not material. Goodwill arising from the acquisition was included in the Merchant Solutions segment as of September 30, 2023 and was attributable to expected growth opportunities, potential synergies from combining the acquired business into our existing business and an assembled workforce. We expect that a portion of the goodwill from this acquisition will be deductible for income tax purposes. As the amounts are still provisional, we are still in the process of assigning goodwill to our reporting units. The following table reflects the provisional estimated acquisition-date fair values of the identified intangible assets of EVO and their respective weighted-average estimated amortization periods: Estimated Fair Value Weighted-Average Estimated Amortization Periods (in thousands) (years) Customer-related intangible assets $ 920,000 10 Contract-based intangible assets 487,000 12 Acquired technologies 86,995 7 Trademarks and trade names 6,000 2 Total estimated identifiable intangible assets $ 1,499,995 11

BUSINESS DISPOSITIONS

BUSINESS DISPOSITIONS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
BUSINESS DISPOSITIONS	BUSINESS DISPOSITIONS Gaming Business - On April 1, 2023, we completed the sale of our gaming business for approximately $400 million, subject to certain closing adjustments. The gaming business was included in our Merchant Solutions segment prior to disposition, and had been presented as held for sale in our consolidated balance sheet since December 31, 2022. In connection with the sale, we provided $32 million of seller financing as described below. We recognized a gain on the sale of $104.1 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and the sale is subject to certain additional final closing adjustments. The gain was presented within net loss on business dispositions in the consolidated statements of income. Consumer Business - On April 26, 2023, we completed the sale of the consumer portion of our Netspend business for approximately $1 billion, subject to certain closing adjustments. The consumer business comprised our former Consumer Solutions segment prior to disposition, and had been presented as held for sale with certain adjustments to report the disposal group at fair value less costs to sell in our consolidated balance sheet since June 30, 2022. In connection with the sale, we provided $675 million of seller financing as described below. We recognized a loss on business dispositions in our consolidated statement of income of $243.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and the sale is subject to certain additional final closing adjustments. The loss during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 included the effects of incremental negotiated closing adjustments, changes in the estimated fair value of the seller financing and the effects of the final tax structure of the transaction. As further discussed in "Note 5— Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," we recognized a goodwill impairment charge of $833.1 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 related to our former Business and Consumer Solutions reporting unit. We also recognized charges of $48.9 million and $73.9 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, to reduce the disposal group to estimated fair value less costs to sell, which was presented within net loss on business dispositions in our consolidated statements of income. The charge recognized during the three months ended September 30, 2022 related primarily to a change in the estimated fair value of the fixed rate seller financing. Notes Receivable and Allowance for Credit Losses In connection with the sale of our consumer business, we provided seller financing consisting of the following: (1) a first lien seven-year secured term loan facility with an aggregate principal amount of $350 million bearing interest at a fixed annual rate of 9.0%, including 3.5% payable quarterly in cash and 5.5% settled quarterly via the issuance of additional paid-in-kind ("PIK") notes with the same terms as the original notes until December 2024, after which interest will be payable quarterly in cash along with quarterly principal payments of $4.375 million with the remaining balance due at maturity; and (2) a second lien twenty-five year secured term loan facility with an aggregate principal amount of $325 million bearing interest at a fixed annual rate of 13.0% PIK due at maturity. The aggregate fair value of the first and second lien term loans upon the closing of the transaction was $653.9 million, calculated using a discounted cash flow approach. In addition, we provided the purchasers a five-year $50 million secured revolving facility available from the date of closing of the sale, bearing interest at a fixed annual rate of 9.0% payable quarterly in cash. There was no outstanding balance on the revolving facility as of September 30, 2023. In connection with the sale of our gaming business, we also provided seller financing consisting of an unsecured promissory note due April 1, 2030 with an aggregate principal amount of $32 million bearing interest at a fixed annual rate of 11.0%. We classify the notes as held for investment based on the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff, and the notes are presented at amortized cost within notes receivable in our consolidated balance sheet. Interest income is recognized using the effective interest method, which includes the accretion of the difference between the fair value at inception and the face value of the notes. We recognized interest income of $21.4 million and $37.1 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, as a component of interest and other income in the consolidated statements of income. The issuance of the notes in connection with the sale transactions was a noncash investing activity in our consolidated statement of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. We are exposed to credit losses on the notes. We utilize a probability-of-default and loss given default method to develop an estimate of current expected credit losses applied at the loan level. A variety of factors are considered to estimate the expected credit loss, including the probability of default (representing the probability the asset will default within a given time frame), the loss given default (representing the percentage of the asset that is not expected to be collected due to default), leverage ratios, interest rates, market and industry data, and forecasts that affect the collectibility of the reported amount. The estimation process also includes consideration of qualitative and quantitative risk factors associated with expected timing of payment, industry trends and current and anticipated future economic conditions. Expected credit losses are estimated over the life of the loans, adjusted for expected prepayments when appropriate. We recognized a noncash credit loss expense of $18.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, which is included as a component of interest and other expenses in our consolidated statements of income. As of September 30, 2023, there was an aggregate principal amount of $736.1 million outstanding on the notes, including PIK, and the notes are presented net of the allowance for credit losses of $18.2 million within notes receivable in our consolidated balance sheet. The estimated fair value of the notes receivable was $692.0 million as of September 30, 2023. The estimated fair value of notes receivable was based on a discounted cash flow approach and is considered to be a Level 3 measurement of the valuation hierarchy. Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale - The assets and liabilities of our consumer and gaming businesses were classified as held for sale in our consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2022. The major classes of assets presented as held for sale in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2022 included cash of $70.6 million, accounts receivable of $18.4 million, other current assets of $42.3 million, goodwill of $529.5 million, other intangible assets of $717.9 million, property and equipment of $82.9 million, other noncurrent assets of $44.9 million and an asset group valuation allowance of $71.9 million. The major classes of liabilities presented as held for sale in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2022 included accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $125.9 million and other noncurrent liabilities of $4.5 million. Sale of Merchant Solutions Business in Russia - We sold our Merchant Solutions business in Russia effective April 29, 2022 for cash proceeds of $9 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we recognized a loss of $127.2 million associated with the sale, comprised of the difference between the consideration received and the net carrying amount of the business and the reclassification of $62.9 million of associated accumulated foreign currency translation losses from the separate component of equity. The loss was presented within net loss on business dispositions in our consolidated statement of income.

REVENUES

REVENUES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
REVENUES	REVENUES The following tables present a disaggregation of our revenues from contracts with customers by geography for each of our reportable segments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022: Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 Merchant Issuer Intersegment Total (in thousands) Americas $ 1,524,575 $ 465,263 $ (5,237) $ 1,984,601 Europe 295,787 131,659 — 427,446 Asia Pacific 63,644 10,926 (10,926) 63,644 $ 1,884,006 $ 607,848 $ (16,163) $ 2,475,691 Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 Merchant Issuer Consumer Intersegment Total (in thousands) Americas $ 1,349,793 $ 442,200 $ 147,337 $ (14,788) $ 1,924,542 Europe 183,698 114,296 — — 297,994 Asia Pacific 62,835 9,543 — (9,543) 62,835 $ 1,596,326 $ 566,039 $ 147,337 $ (24,331) $ 2,285,371 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 Merchant Issuer Consumer Intersegment Total (in thousands) Americas $ 4,389,598 $ 1,363,627 $ 182,740 $ (31,713) $ 5,904,252 Europe 750,810 374,044 — — 1,124,854 Asia Pacific 191,501 31,525 — (31,525) 191,501 $ 5,331,909 $ 1,769,196 $ 182,740 $ (63,238) $ 7,220,607 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 Merchant Issuer Consumer Intersegment Total (in thousands) Americas $ 3,926,645 $ 1,281,894 $ 478,082 $ (43,052) $ 5,643,569 Europe 545,203 354,546 — — 899,749 Asia Pacific 179,213 26,568 — (26,568) 179,213 $ 4,651,061 $ 1,663,008 $ 478,082 $ (69,620) $ 6,722,531 The following table presents a disaggregation of our Merchant Solutions segment revenues by distribution channel for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 September 30, 2022 September 30, 2023 September 30, 2022 (in thousands) Relationship-led $ 1,003,647 $ 821,005 $ 2,775,372 $ 2,397,787 Technology-enabled 880,359 775,321 2,556,537 2,253,274 $ 1,884,006 $ 1,596,326 $ 5,331,909 $ 4,651,061 ASC Topic 606, Revenues from Contracts with Customers ("ASC 606") requires that we determine for each customer arrangement whether revenue should be recognized at a point in time or over time. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, substantially all of our revenues were recognized over time. Supplemental balance sheet information related to contracts from customers as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 was as follows: Balance Sheet Location September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 (in thousands) Assets: Capitalized costs to obtain customer contracts, net Other noncurrent assets $ 346,161 $ 329,785 Capitalized costs to fulfill customer contracts, net Other noncurrent assets $ 187,539 $ 152,520 Liabilities: Contract liabilities, net (current) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 232,159 $ 226,254 Contract liabilities, net (noncurrent) Other noncurrent liabilities $ 52,934 $ 45,613 Net contract assets were not material at September 30, 2023 or at December 31, 2022. Revenue recognized for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 from contract liability balances at the beginning of each period was $85.2 million and $74.2 million, respectively. Revenue recognized for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 from contract liability balances at the beginning of each period was $181.3 million and $189.3 million, respectively. ASC 606 requires disclosure of the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to unsatisfied performance obligations. The purpose of this disclosure is to provide additional information about the amounts and expected timing of revenue to be recognized from the remaining performance obligations in our existing contracts. The following table includes estimated revenue expected to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that are unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied at September 30, 2023. However, as permitted, we have elected to exclude from this disclosure any contracts with an original duration of one year or less and any variable consideration that meets specified criteria. Accordingly, the total amount of unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied performance obligations related to processing services is significantly higher than the amounts disclosed in the table below (in thousands): Year Ending December 31, 2023 $ 274,536 2024 996,975 2025 816,344 2026 645,185 2027 486,215 2028 230,285 2029 and thereafter 320,891 Total $ 3,770,431

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE A

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS	GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, goodwill and other intangible assets consisted of the following: September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 (in thousands) Goodwill $ 26,517,777 $ 23,320,736 Other intangible assets: Customer-related intangible assets $ 10,399,671 $ 9,524,922 Acquired technologies 3,021,433 2,863,731 Contract-based intangible assets 2,219,376 1,741,321 Trademarks and trade names 1,073,623 1,067,745 16,714,103 15,197,719 Less accumulated amortization: Customer-related intangible assets 3,650,173 3,155,838 Acquired technologies 1,958,515 1,692,762 Contract-based intangible assets 275,007 197,478 Trademarks and trade names 571,353 493,267 6,455,048 5,539,345 $ 10,259,055 $ 9,658,374 The following table sets forth the changes by reportable segment in the carrying amount of goodwill for the nine months ended September 30, 2023: Merchant Issuer Total (in thousands) Balance at December 31, 2022 $ 13,816,945 $ 9,503,791 $ 23,320,736 Goodwill acquired 3,231,320 — 3,231,320 Effect of foreign currency translation (35,206) 1,163 (34,043) Measurement period adjustments (236) — (236) Balance at September 30, 2023 $ 17,012,823 $ 9,504,954 $ 26,517,777 We test goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level annually and more often if an event occurs or circumstances change that indicate the fair value of a reporting unit may be below its carrying amount. When applying the quantitative assessment, we determine the fair value of our reporting units based on a weighted average of multiple valuation techniques, principally a combination of an income approach and a market approach. The income approach calculates a value based upon the present value of estimated future cash flows, while the market approach uses earnings multiples of similarly situated guideline public companies. Determining the fair value of a reporting unit involves judgment and the use of significant estimates and assumptions, which include assumptions regarding the revenue growth rates and operating margins used to calculate estimated future cash flows, risk-adjusted discount rates and future economic and market conditions. During the second quarter of 2022, the sustained decline in our share price and recent increases in discount rates, primarily resulting from increased economic uncertainty, indicated a potential decline in fair value and triggered a requirement to evaluate our Issuer Solutions and former Business and Consumer Solutions reporting units for potential impairment as of June 30, 2022. Further, the estimated sales price for the consumer business portion of our former Business and Consumer Solutions reporting unit also indicated a potential decline in fair value as of June 30, 2022. We determined on the basis of the quantitative assessment that the fair value of the Issuer Solutions reporting unit was still greater than its carrying amount as of June 30, 2022, indicating no impairment. Based on the quantitative assessment of the former Business and Consumer Solutions reporting unit, including consideration of the consumer business disposal group and the remaining assets of the reporting unit, we recognized a goodwill impairment charge of $833.1 million in our consolidated statement of income for the three months ended June 30, 2022. Accumulated impairment losses for goodwill as of September 30, 2023 were $357.9 million. Accumulated impairment losses for goodwill as of December 31, 2022 were $833.1 million, of which $475.2 million related to assets held for sale.

LONG-TERM DEBT AND LINES OF CRE

LONG-TERM DEBT AND LINES OF CREDIT	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
LONG-TERM DEBT AND LINES OF CREDIT	LONG-TERM DEBT AND LINES OF CREDIT As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, long-term debt consisted of the following: September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 (in thousands) 3.750% senior notes due June 1, 2023 $ — $ 552,113 4.000% senior notes due June 1, 2023 — 552,747 1.500% senior notes due November 15, 2024 498,898 498,164 2.650% senior notes due February 15, 2025 997,750 996,485 1.200% senior notes due March 1, 2026 1,095,369 1,093,932 4.800% senior notes due April 1, 2026 778,249 786,724 2.150% senior notes due January 15, 2027 745,884 744,945 4.950% senior notes due August 15, 2027 496,199 495,463 4.450% senior notes due June 1, 2028 470,505 473,800 3.200% senior notes due August 15, 2029 1,240,774 1,239,588 5.300% senior notes due August 15, 2029 495,887 495,362 2.900% senior notes due May 15, 2030 992,245 991,367 2.900% senior notes due November 15, 2031 743,184 742,555 5.400% senior notes due August 15, 2032 742,702 742,085 4.150% senior notes due August 15, 2049 740,771 740,503 5.950% senior notes due August 15, 2052 738,476 738,177 4.875% senior notes due March 17, 2031 836,551 — 1.000% convertible notes due August 15, 2029 1,451,426 1,445,225 Revolving credit facility 1,545,000 — Commercial paper notes 1,899,955 — Finance lease liabilities 23,970 32,435 Other borrowings 117,144 96,908 Total long-term debt 16,650,939 13,458,578 Less current portion 80,098 1,169,330 Long-term debt, excluding current portion $ 16,570,841 $ 12,289,248 The carrying amounts of our senior notes and convertible notes in the table above are presented net of unamortized discount and unamortized debt issuance costs, as applicable. At September 30, 2023, the unamortized discount on senior notes and convertible notes was $47.9 million , and unamortized debt issuance costs on senior notes and convertible notes were $81.8 million . At December 31, 2022, the unamortized discount on senior notes and convertible notes was $50.8 million and unamortized debt issuance costs on senior notes and convertible notes were $85.4 million. The portion of unamortized debt issuance costs related to revolving credit facilities is included in other noncurrent assets. At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, unamortized debt issuance costs on the unsecured revolving credit facility were $19.7 million and $23.5 million, respectively. At September 30, 2023, future maturities of long-term debt (excluding finance lease liabilities) are as follows by year (in thousands): Year Ending December 31, 2023 $ 14,244 2024 559,014 2025 1,014,437 2026 1,865,222 2027 4,709,181 2028 450,000 2029 and thereafter 8,095,808 Total $ 16,707,906 Senior Notes On March 17, 2023, we issued €800 million aggregate principal amount of 4.875% senior unsecured notes due March 2031 and received net proceeds of €790.6 million, or $843.6 million based on the exchange rate on the issuance date. We issued the senior notes at a discount of $2.8 million, and we incurred debt issuance costs of $7.2 million, including underwriting fees, professional services fees and registration fees, which were capitalized and reflected as a reduction of the related carrying amount of the notes in our consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2023. Interest on the senior unsecured notes is payable annually in arrears on March 17 of each year, commencing March 17, 2024. The notes are unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness and rank equally in right of payment with all of our other outstanding unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness. The net proceeds from the offering were used for general corporate purposes. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we used borrowings under the revolving credit facility to fund the redemption in full of the 3.750% and 4.000% senior unsecured notes that were due June 1, 2023. Commercial Paper In January 2023, we established a $2.0 billion commercial paper program under which we may issue senior unsecured commercial paper notes with maturities of up to 397 days from the date of issue. Commercial paper notes are expected to be issued at a discount from par, or they may bear interest, each at commercial paper market rates dictated by market conditions at the time of their issuance. The proceeds from issuances of commercial paper notes will be used primarily for general corporate purposes but may also be used for acquisitions, to pay dividends, for debt refinancing or for other purposes. As of September 30, 2023, we had net borrowings under our comm ercial paper program of $1,900.0 million outstanding, presented within long-term debt in our consolidated balance sheet based on our intent and ability to continually refinance on a long-term basis, with a weighted average annual interest rate of 6.07%. The commercial program is backstopped by our revolving credit agreement, in that the amount of commercial paper notes outstanding cannot exceed the undrawn portion of our revolving credit facility. As suc h, we could draw on the revolving credit facility to repay commercial paper notes that cannot be rolled over or refinanced with similar debt . Prior Year Debt Refinancing Activities On August 8, 2022, we issued $1.5 billion in aggregate principal amount of 1.000% convertible unsecured senior notes due 2029 in a private placement pursuant to an investment agreement with Silver Lake Partners. In connection with the issuance of the convertible notes, we entered into privately negotiated capped call transactions with certain financial institutions to hedge the potential dilutive effect upon conversion of the convertible notes or offset our cash obligation if the cash settlement option were to be elected. The capped call transactions meet the accounting criteria to be reflected in stockholders’ equity and not accounted for as derivatives. The cost of $302.4 million incurred in connection with the capped call transactions was recorded as a reduction to paid-in-capital, net of applicable income taxes. On August 1, 2022, in connection with our entry into the EVO merger agreement, we obtained commitments for a $4.3 billion, 364-day senior unsecured bridge facility. Upon the execution of permanent financing in August 2022, including the issuance of our senior unsecured notes and entry into a new revolving credit facility, the aggregate commitments under the bridge facility were reduced to zero and terminated. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, we recognized expense of $17.3 million related to commitment fees associated with the bridge facility, which was presented within interest expense in our consolidated statement of income. Fair Value of Long-Term Debt As of September 30, 2023, our senior notes had a total carrying amount of $11.6 billion and an estimated fair value of $10.4 billion. The estimated fair value of our senior notes was based on quoted market prices in an active market and is considered to be a Level 1 measurement of the valuation hierarchy. As of September 30, 2023, our convertible notes had a total carrying amount of $1.5 billion and an estimated fair value of $1.5 billion. The estimated fair value of our convertible notes was based on a lattice pricing model and is considered to be a Level 3 measurement of the valuation hierarchy. The fair value of other long-term debt approximated its carrying amount at September 30, 2023. Compliance with Covenants The convertible notes include customary covenants and events of default for convertible notes of this type. The revolving credit agreement contains customary affirmative covenants and restrictive covenants, including, among others, financial covenants based on net leverage and interest coverage ratios, and customary events of default. The required leverage ratio was increased to 4.50 to 1.00 as a result of the qualifying acquisition of EVO, which will remain in effect for up to eight consecutive quarters with a gradual step-down to 3.75 to 1.00, and the required interest coverage ratio is 3.00 to 1.00. We were in compliance with all applicable covenants as of September 30, 2023. Interest Expense Interest expense was $173.3 million and $132.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and $464.6 million and $318.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING INSTRUM

DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING INSTRUMENTS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING INSTRUMENTS	DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING INSTRUMENTS Net Investment Hedge We have designated our aggregate €800 million Euro-denominated senior notes due March 2031 as a hedge of our net investment in our Euro-denominated operations. The purpose of the net investment hedge is to reduce the volatility of our net investment in our Euro-denominated operations due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Investments in foreign operations with functional currencies other than the reporting currency are subject to foreign currency risk as the assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are translated into the reporting currency at the period-end rate of exchange with the resulting foreign currency translation adjustment presented as a component of other comprehensive income and included in accumulated comprehensive income within equity in our consolidated balance sheets. Net investment hedge accounting offers protection from this risk, and the foreign currency remeasurement gains and losses associated with the Euro-denominated senior notes are presented within the same components of other comprehensive income and accumulated comprehensive income. We recognized a gain of $26.8 million and $10.3 million within foreign currency translation adjustments in other comprehensive income in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively. Interest Rate Swaps We have interest rate swap agreements with financial institutions to hedge changes in cash flows attributable to interest rate risk on a portion of our variable-rate debt instruments. In the first quarter of 2023, we entered into new interest rate swap agreements with an aggregate notional amount of $1.5 billion to convert eligible borrowings under our revolving credit facility from a floating term Secured Overnight Financing Rate to a fixed rate. Net amounts to be received or paid under the swap agreements are reflected as adjustments to interest expense. Since we have designated the interest rate swap agreements as cash flow hedges, unrealized gains or losses resulting from adjusting the swaps to fair value are recorded as components of other comprehensive income. The fair values of our interest rate swaps were determined based on the present value of the estimated future net cash flows using implied rates in the applicable yield curve as of the valuation date. These derivative instruments were classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. In August 2022, in connection with entry into the revolving credit agreement and repayment of amounts outstanding under our prior credit facility, we terminated and settled our interest rate swap agreements existing at that time. The termination resulted in the recognition of a net gain of $1.2 million, including the reclassification of $0.5 million of accumulated losses from the separate component of equity. The net gain was presented in interest expense in our consolidated statements of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. The table below presents information about our interest rate swaps, designated as cash flow hedges, included in the consolidated balance sheets: Fair Values Derivative Financial Instruments Balance Sheet Location Weighted-Average Fixed Rate of Interest at September 30, 2023 Range of Maturity Dates at September 30, 2023 September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 (in thousands) Interest rate swaps (Notional of $1.5 billion at September 30, 2023) Other current assets 4.26 % April 17, 2027 - August 17, 2027 $ 10,646 $ — The table below presents the effects of our interest rate swaps on the consolidated statements of income and statements of comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 September 30, 2022 September 30, 2023 September 30, 2022 (in thousands) Net unrealized gains (losses) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) $ 22,993 $ (1,070) $ 15,020 $ 12,915 Net unrealized gains (losses) reclassified out of other comprehensive income (loss) to interest expense $ 2,375 $ (2,980) $ 1,890 $ (19,959) As of September 30, 2023, the amount of net unrealized gains in accumulated other comprehensive loss related to our interest rate swaps that is expected to be reclassified into interest expense during the next 12 months was $10.6 million.

INCOME TAX

INCOME TAX	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAX	INCOME TAX For the three months ended September 30, 2023, our effective income tax rate of 14.1% was lower than the U.S. statutory rate primarily due to the favorable effects of foreign-derived intangible income deductions, tax credits and foreign interest income not subject to tax. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, our effective income tax rate of 24.9% was higher than the U.S. statutory rate primarily as a result of a gain on the dispositions of our consumer and gaming businesses for income tax reporting purposes, while a net loss on the dispositions was recognized for financial reporting purposes, which was partially offset by the favorable effect on the rate of foreign interest income not subject to tax, tax credits and the foreign-derived intangible income deduction. For the three months ended September 30, 2022, our effective income tax rate of 5.2% differed from the U.S. statutory rate primarily due to the favorable effects of foreign interest income not subject to tax, tax credits, and the foreign-derived intangible income deduction. The effective rate also included the favorable effects of adjustments to unrecognized income tax benefits related to certain U.S. federal income tax positions and remeasurement of state deferred taxes to reflect enacted tax law changes. For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we incurred income tax expense in spite of reporting a loss before income taxes primarily due to the unfavorable effects of the goodwill impairment charge and loss on the sale of our Merchant Solutions business in Russia for which no tax benefit was recognized. These effects were partially offset by the same items that favorably affected the rate for the three months ended September 30, 2022. On August 16, 2022, the U.S. government enacted the Inflation Reduction Act into law, which, among other things, implemented a 15% corporate alternative minimum tax based on global adjusted financial statement income and a 1% excise tax on share repurchases effective beginning January 1, 2023. We do not expect the corporate alternative minimum tax will have a material effect on our reported results, cash flows or financial position. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we reflected excise taxes of $4.0 million within equity as part of the cost of common stock repurchased, net of share issuances, during the period.

REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTER

REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Temporary Equity Disclosure [Abstract]
REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS Through the acquisition of EVO, the portions of equity in our consolidated subsidiaries in Poland, Greece, and Chile that are not attributable, directly or indirectly, to us, are redeemable upon the occurrence of an event that is not solely within our control. We own 66% of our subsidiary in Poland, 51% of our subsidiary in Greece and 50.1% of our subsidiary in Chile. Under the shareholder agreements, the minority shareholders have the option to compel us to purchase their shares at a price per share based on the fair value of the shares, or under certain circumstances for our subsidiary in Greece, at a price determined by calculations stipulated in the shareholder agreement. The option held by the minority shareholder in Poland expires on January 1, 2024. The other options have no expiration date.

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Equity [Abstract]
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY We repurchase our common stock mainly through open market repurchase plans and, at times, through accelerated share repurchase ("ASR") programs. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we repurchased and retired 4,064,918 shares of our common stock at a cost, including commissions and applicable excise taxes, of $413.7 million, or $101.79 per share. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, we repurchased and retired 6,907,090 and 15,946,279 shares of our common stock, respectively, at a cost, including commissions and applicable excise taxes, of $889.7 million and $2,139.7 million, or $128.82 and $134.18 per share, respectively. As of September 30, 2023, the remaining amount available under our share repurchase program was $1,090.2 million. On October 26, 2023, our board of directors declared a dividend of $0.25 per share payable on December 29, 2023 to common shareholders of record as of December 15, 2023.

SHARE-BASED AWARDS AND STOCK OP

SHARE-BASED AWARDS AND STOCK OPTIONS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
SHARE-BASED AWARDS AND STOCK OPTIONS	SHARE-BASED AWARDS AND STOCK OPTIONS The following table summarizes share-based compensation expense and the related income tax benefit recognized for our share-based awards and stock options: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 September 30, 2022 September 30, 2023 September 30, 2022 (in thousands) Share-based compensation expense $ 36,624 $ 37,052 $ 173,325 $ 122,465 Income tax benefit $ 7,488 $ 10,318 $ 39,378 $ 26,816 Share-Based Awards The following table summarizes the changes in unvested restricted stock and performance awards for the nine months ended September 30, 2023: Shares Weighted-Average (in thousands) Unvested at December 31, 2022 2,145 $159.04 Replacement awards 202 98.44 Granted 1,311 112.83 Vested (1,006) 158.95 Forfeited (119) 130.88 Unvested at September 30, 2023 2,533 $131.27 The total fair value of restricted stock and performance awards vested during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022 was $159.9 million and $128.8 million, respectively. For restricted stock and performance awards, we recognized compensation expens e of $33.7 million and $34.5 million during the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and $153.6 million and $113.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. As of September 30, 2023, there was $190.6 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested restricted stock and performance awards that we expect to recognize over a weighted-average period of 1.9 years. Stock Options The following table summarizes stock option activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2023: Options Weighted-Average Exercise Price Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands) (years) (in millions) Outstanding at December 31, 2022 1,139 $111.75 5.4 $17.3 Replacement awards 142 98.44 Granted 233 110.83 Forfeited (297) 155.49 Exercised (280) 89.98 Outstanding at September 30, 2023 937 $99.09 5.2 $24.3 Options vested and exercisable at September 30, 2023 654 $96.03 3.8 $19.7 We recognized compensation expense for stock options of $1.7 million and $1.2 million during the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and $15.5 million and $4.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 was $8.7 million and $4.2 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2023, we had $7.1 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested stock options that we expect to recognize over a weighted-average period of 1.9 y ears. The weighted-average grant-date fair value of stock options granted, including replacement awards granted in connection with the EVO acquisition, during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 was $46.17 and $48.88, respectively. Fair value was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes valuation model with the following weighted-average assumptions: Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 September 30, 2022 Risk-free interest rate 3.84% 1.87% Expected volatility 45% 40% Dividend yield 0.81% 0.56% Expected term (years) 5 5 The risk-free interest rate was based on the yield of a zero coupon U.S. Treasury security with a maturity equal to the expected life of the option from the date of the grant. Our assumption on expected volatility was based on our historical volatility. The dividend yield assumption was determined using our average stock price over the preceding year and the annualized amount of our most current quarterly dividend per share. We based our assumptions on the expected term of the options on our analysis of the historical exercise patterns of the options and our assumption on the future exercise pattern of options.

EARNINGS PER SHARE

EARNINGS PER SHARE	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
EARNINGS PER SHARE	EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic earnings per share ("EPS") was computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to Global Payments by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period. Earnings available to common shareholders was the same as reported net income (loss) attributable to Global Payments for all periods presented. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to Global Payments by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period, including the effect of share-based awards, convertible notes or other potential securities that would have a dilutive effect on EPS. All stock options with an exercise price lower than the average market share price of our common stock for the period are assumed to have a dilutive effect on EPS. The dilutive share base for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 excluded approximately 0.2 million shares related to stock options that would have an antidilutive effect on the computation of diluted earnings per share. The dilutive share base for the three months ended September 30, 2022 excluded approximately 467,770 shares related to stock options that would have an antidilutive effect on the computation of diluted earnings per share. Due to a net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, no incremental shares were included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the effect would be antidilutive. Approximately 1.9 million shares related to stock options and share-based awards were therefore excluded from the diluted share base for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The effect of the potential shares needed to settle the conversion spread on the convertible notes is included in diluted EPS if the effect is dilutive. The effect depends on the market share price of our common stock at the time of conversion and would be dilutive if the average market share price of our common stock for the period exceeds the conversion price. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the convertible notes were not included in the computation of diluted EPS as the effect would have been anti-dilutive. Further, the effect of the related capped call transactions is not included in the computation of diluted EPS as it is always anti-dilutive. The following table sets forth the computation of diluted weighted-average number of shares outstanding for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 September 30, 2022 September 30, 2023 September 30, 2022 (in thousands) Basic weighted-average number of shares outstanding 260,232 275,030 260,890 278,411 Plus: Dilutive effect of stock options and other share-based awards 703 405 520 — Diluted weighted-average number of shares outstanding 260,935 275,435 261,410 278,411

SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFO

SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION	SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and all liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased. We regularly maintain cash balances with financial institutions in excess of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limit or the equivalent outside the U.S. As of September 30, 2023, approximately 75% of our total balance of cash and cash equivalents was held within a small group of financial institutions, primarily large money center banks. Although we currently believe that the financial institutions with whom we do business will be able to fulfill their commitments to us, there is no assurance that those institutions will be able to continue to do so. We have not experienced any losses associated with our balances in such accounts for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Restricted cash includes amounts that cannot be withdrawn or used for general operating activities under legal or regulatory restrictions. Restricted cash consists of amounts deposited by customers for prepaid card transactions and funds held as a liquidity reserve that are subject to local regulatory restrictions requiring appropriate segregation and restriction in their use. Restricted cash is included in prepaid expenses and other current assets in the consolidated balance sheets with a corresponding liability in accounts payable and accrued liabilities. A reconciliation of the amounts of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash in the consolidated balance sheets to the amount in the consolidated statements of cash flows is as follows: September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 (in thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,941,777 $ 1,997,566 Restricted cash included in prepaid expenses and other current assets 166,870 147,422 Cash included in assets held for sale 1,218 70,618 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statements of cash flows $ 2,109,865 $ 2,215,606 Long-lived assets During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, we entered into agreements to acquire hardware, software and related services, of which $19.6 million and $67.6 million, respectively, was financed utilizing under four During the three months ended September 30, 2022, we entered into an agreement to acquire hardware, software and related services, of which $83.5 million was financed utilizing a two-year vendor financing arrangement. The agreement included the purchase of certain assets previously leased. The reduction in operating and finance lease liabilities arising from the termination of the related right-of-use assets was $44.2 million and $9.7 million, respectively. In connection with the completion of the EVO acquisition during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we acquired right-of-use assets for operating leases of approximately $40.0 million, primarily related to real estate leases, and assumed the associated lease liabilities. As of September 30, 2023, maturities of the acquired operating lease liabilities were as follows: $2.0 million in 2023, $8.8 million in 2024, $8.1 million in 2025, $7.5 million in 2026, $6.2 million in 2027, $3.2 million in 2028 and $0.8 million thereafter. As a result of actions taken in the third quarter of 2022 to reduce our facility footprint in certain markets around the world, we recognized charges of $27.7 million, primarily related to certain lease right-of-use assets, leasehold improvements, furniture and fixtures and equipment, to reduce the carrying amount of each asset group to estimated fair value. The charges were presented within selling, general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. Visa preferred shares Through certain of our subsidiaries in Europe, we were a member and shareholder of Visa Europe Limited ("Visa Europe"). In June 2016, Visa Inc. ("Visa") acquired all of the membership interests in Visa Europe, and we received consideration in the form of cash and Series B and C convertible preferred shares of Visa. We assigned the preferred shares received a value of zero based on transfer restrictions, Visa's ability to adjust the conversion rate and the estimation uncertainty associated with those factors. Based on the outcome of any current or potential litigation involving Visa Europe in the United Kingdom and elsewhere in Europe, the conversion rate of the preferred shares could be adjusted down such that the number of Visa common shares we receive could be as low as zero. The Series B and C convertible preferred shares become convertible in stages based on developments in the litigation and become fully convertible no later than 2028 (subject to a holdback to cover any then pending claims). In July 2022, in connection with the second mandatory release assessment, a portion of the Series B and C convertible preferred shares was converted by Visa representing approximately one quarter of the original potential conversion rate. We recognized a gain of $13.2 million reported in interest and other income in our consolidated statements of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 based on the fair value of the shares received and subsequently sold. The remaining Series B and C convertible preferred shares continue to be carried at an assigned value of zero based on the aforementioned factors. Through the acquisition of EVO in 2023, we obtained Series A and C convertible preferred shares of Visa. The Series C preferred shares are carried at an assigned value of zero based on the aforementioned factors. The Series A convertible preferred shares are not restricted and are convertible into a fixed number of Visa Class A common shares. The Series A convertible preferred shares are presented at a fair value of $39.7 million in other current assets in our consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2023. The fair value of the Visa Series A convertible preferred shares is determined using a market approach based on the quoted market price of Visa Class A common stock into which the Series A preferred shares are convertible, and as a result is classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Equity [Abstract]
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS The changes in the accumulated balances for each component of other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022: Foreign Currency Translation Gains (Losses) Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Hedging Activities Other Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (in thousands) Balance at June 30, 2023 $ (347,290) $ (28,102) $ (3,009) $ (378,401) Other comprehensive income (loss) (108,179) 15,664 (22) (92,537) Balance at September 30, 2023 $ (455,469) $ (12,438) $ (3,031) $ (470,938) Balance at June 30, 2022 $ (343,401) $ (25,034) $ (2,743) $ (371,178) Other comprehensive income (loss) (234,903) 1,580 — (233,323) Balance at September 30, 2022 $ (578,304) $ (23,454) $ (2,743) $ (604,501) Other comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests, which relates only to foreign currency translation, was $16.2 million and $14.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Foreign Currency Translation Gains (Losses) Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Hedging Activities Other Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (in thousands) Balance at December 31, 2022 $ (380,584) $ (22,420) $ (2,965) $ (405,969) Other comprehensive income (loss) (74,885) 9,982 (66) (64,969) Balance at September 30, 2023 $ (455,469) $ (12,438) $ (3,031) $ (470,938) Balance at December 31, 2021 $ (182,949) $ (48,490) $ (2,743) $ (234,182) Other comprehensive income (loss) (395,355) 25,036 — (370,319) Balance at September 30, 2022 $ (578,304) $ (23,454) $ (2,743) $ (604,501) Other comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests, which relates only to foreign currency translation, was $8.0 million and $33.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

SEGMENT INFORMATION

SEGMENT INFORMATION	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
SEGMENT INFORMATION	SEGMENT INFORMATION We operate in two reportable segments: Merchant Solutions and Issuer Solutions. As described in "Note 3 - Business Dispositions," during the second quarter of 2023, we completed the sale of the consumer portion of our Netspend business, which comprised of our former Consumer Solutions segment. Our former Consumer Solutions segment is presented below for periods prior to disposition. We evaluate performance and allocate resources based on the operating income of each operating segment. The operating income of each operating segment includes the revenues of the segment less expenses that are directly related to those revenues. Operating overhead, shared costs and share-based compensation costs are included in Corporate. Impairment of goodwill and gains or losses on business dispositions are not included in segment operating income. Interest and other income, interest and other expense, income tax expense and equity in income of equity method investments, net of tax, are not allocated to the individual segments. We do not evaluate the performance of or allocate resources to our operating segments using asset data. The accounting policies of the reportable operating segments are the same as those described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and our summary of significant accounting policies in "Note 1—Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies." Information on segments and reconciliations to consolidated revenues, consolidated operating income (loss) and consolidated depreciation and amortization were as follows for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 September 30, 2022 September 30, 2023 September 30, 2022 (in thousands) Revenues (1) : Merchant Solutions $ 1,884,006 $ 1,596,326 $ 5,331,909 $ 4,651,061 Issuer Solutions 607,848 566,039 1,769,196 1,663,008 Consumer Solutions — 147,337 182,740 478,082 Intersegment eliminations (16,163) (24,331) (63,238) (69,620) Consolidated revenues $ 2,475,691 $ 2,285,371 $ 7,220,607 $ 6,722,531 Operating income (loss) (1) : Merchant Solutions $ 637,864 $ 550,684 $ 1,748,622 $ 1,530,573 Issuer Solutions 113,877 97,548 292,388 244,190 Consumer Solutions — 23,175 (3,908) 67,735 Corporate (2) (193,545) (236,042) (680,337) (575,758) Impairment of goodwill — — — (833,075) Net loss on business dispositions — (48,933) (139,095) (201,144) Consolidated operating income $ 558,196 $ 386,432 $ 1,217,670 $ 232,521 Depreciation and amortization (1) : Merchant Solutions $ 291,260 $ 243,300 $ 827,891 $ 742,153 Issuer Solutions 161,786 156,936 484,560 467,287 Consumer Solutions — — — 35,776 Corporate 5,578 5,266 15,600 16,545 Consolidated depreciation and amortization $ 458,624 $ 405,502 $ 1,328,051 $ 1,261,761 (1) Revenues, operating income and depreciation and amortization reflect the effects of acquired businesses from the respective acquisition dates and the effects of divested businesses through the respective disposal dates. See “Note 2—Acquisition” and “Note 3—Business Dispositions” for further discussion. (2) Operating loss for Corporate included acquisition and integration expenses of $74.4 million and $75.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Operating loss for Corporate included acquisition and integration expenses of $222.4 million and $184.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, operating loss for Corporate also included $31.7 million and $40.0 million, respectively, of other charges related to facilities exit activities, while facilities exit actions resulted in charges during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 of $3.7 million and $15.0 million, respectively.

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Legal Matters We are party to a number of claims and lawsuits incidental to our business. In our opinion, the liabilities, if any, which may ultimately result from the outcome of such matters, individually or in the aggregate, are not expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, liquidity, results of operations or cash flows.

Pay vs Performance Disclosure

Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	$ 361,830	$ 290,454	$ 624,936	$ (137,813)

Insider Trading Arrangements

Insider Trading Arrangements	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUM_2

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Business, consolidation and presentation	Business, consolidation and presentation - We are a leading payments technology company delivering innovative software and services to our customers globally. Our technologies, services and team member expertise allow us to provide a broad range of solutions that enable our customers to operate their businesses more efficiently across a variety of channels around the world. We operate in two reportable segments: Merchant Solutions and Issuer Solutions. As described in "Note 3—Business Dispositions," during the second quarter of 2023, we completed the sale of the consumer portion of our Netspend business, which comprised our former Consumer Solutions segment. Our consolidated financial statements include the results of our former Consumer Solutions segment for periods prior to disposition. See "Note 15—Segment Information" for further information. Global Payments Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries are referred to herein collectively as "Global Payments," the "Company," "we," "our" or "us," unless the context requires otherwise. These unaudited consolidated financial statements include our accounts and those of our majority-owned subsidiaries, and all intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. These unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") for interim financial information pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2022 was derived from the audited financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP for annual financial statements. In the opinion of our management, all known adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the results of the interim periods have been made. These adjustments consist of normal recurring accruals and estimates that affect the carrying amount of assets and liabilities. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Use of estimates	Use of estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. In particular, uncertainty resulting from global events and other macroeconomic conditions are difficult to predict at this time, and the ultimate effect could result in additional charges related to the recoverability of assets, including financial assets, long-lived assets and goodwill and other losses. These unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect the financial statement effects based upon management’s estimates and assumptions utilizing the most currently available information.
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and all liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased. We regularly maintain cash balances with financial institutions in excess of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limit or the equivalent outside the U.S. As of September 30, 2023, approximately 75% of our total balance of cash and cash equivalents was held within a small group of financial institutions, primarily large money center banks. Although we currently believe that the financial institutions with whom we do business will be able to fulfill their commitments to us, there is no assurance that those institutions will be able to continue to do so. We have not experienced any losses associated with our balances in such accounts for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Restricted cash includes amounts that cannot be withdrawn or used for general operating activities under legal or regulatory restrictions. Restricted cash consists of amounts deposited by customers for prepaid card transactions and funds held as a liquidity reserve that are subject to local regulatory restrictions requiring appropriate segregation and restriction in their use. Restricted cash is included in prepaid expenses and other current assets in the consolidated balance sheets with a corresponding liability in accounts payable and accrued liabilities.

ACQUISITION (Tables)

ACQUISITION (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]
Schedule of Purchase Consideration	Total purchase consideration was $4.3 billion, which consisted of the following (in thousands): Cash paid to EVO shareholders (1) $ 3,273,951 Cash paid for equity awards attributable to purchase consideration (2) 58,510 Value of replacement awards attributable to purchase consideration (3) 2,484 Total purchase consideration transferred to EVO shareholders 3,334,945 Repayment of EVO's unsecured revolving credit facility (including accrued interest and fees) 665,557 Payment of certain acquiree transaction costs and other liabilities on behalf of EVO (4) 269,118 Total purchase consideration $ 4,269,620 (1) Holders of EVO common stock, convertible preferred stock and common units received $34 for each share of EVO common stock held at the effective time of the transaction. (2) Pursuant to the merger agreement, we cash settled vested options and certain unvested equity awards of EVO equity award holders. (3) Pursuant to the merger agreement, we granted equity awards for approximately 0.3 million shares of Global Payments common stock to certain EVO equity award holders. Each such replacement award is subject to the same terms and conditions (including vesting and exercisability) that applied to the corresponding EVO equity award. We apportioned the fair value of the replacement awards between purchase consideration (the portion attributable to pre-acquisition services in relation to the total vesting term of the award) and amounts to be recognized in periods following the acquisition as share-based compensation expense over the requisite service period of the replacement awards.
Schedule of Major Classes of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	The provisional estimated acquisition-date fair values of major classes of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including a reconciliation to the total purchase consideration, were as follows: Provisional Amounts at Measurement-period Provisional Amounts at (in thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 324,859 $ — $ 324,859 Accounts receivable 105,680 (54,210) 51,470 Settlement processing assets 125,061 18,108 143,169 Deferred income tax assets 15,464 (319) 15,145 Property and equipment 83,540 (4,807) 78,733 Identifiable intangible assets 1,208,400 291,595 1,499,995 Other assets 157,166 (5,106) 152,060 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (277,800) (5,788) (283,588) Settlement lines of credit (11,371) 3,784 (7,587) Settlement processing obligations (199,161) 35,626 (163,535) Deferred income tax liabilities (168,098) (62,719) (230,817) Other liabilities (58,089) (2,943) (61,032) Total identifiable net assets 1,305,651 213,221 1,518,872 Redeemable noncontrolling interests (556,070) 75,498 (480,572) Goodwill 3,520,039 (288,719) 3,231,320 Total purchase consideration $ 4,269,620 $ — $ 4,269,620
Schedule of Fair Values of Identified Intangible Assets Acquired and Respective Weighted-Average Estimated Amortization Periods	The following table reflects the provisional estimated acquisition-date fair values of the identified intangible assets of EVO and their respective weighted-average estimated amortization periods: Estimated Fair Value Weighted-Average Estimated Amortization Periods (in thousands) (years) Customer-related intangible assets $ 920,000 10 Contract-based intangible assets 487,000 12 Acquired technologies 86,995 7 Trademarks and trade names 6,000 2 Total estimated identifiable intangible assets $ 1,499,995 11

REVENUES (Tables)

REVENUES (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue	The following tables present a disaggregation of our revenues from contracts with customers by geography for each of our reportable segments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022: Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 Merchant Issuer Intersegment Total (in thousands) Americas $ 1,524,575 $ 465,263 $ (5,237) $ 1,984,601 Europe 295,787 131,659 — 427,446 Asia Pacific 63,644 10,926 (10,926) 63,644 $ 1,884,006 $ 607,848 $ (16,163) $ 2,475,691 Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 Merchant Issuer Consumer Intersegment Total (in thousands) Americas $ 1,349,793 $ 442,200 $ 147,337 $ (14,788) $ 1,924,542 Europe 183,698 114,296 — — 297,994 Asia Pacific 62,835 9,543 — (9,543) 62,835 $ 1,596,326 $ 566,039 $ 147,337 $ (24,331) $ 2,285,371 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 Merchant Issuer Consumer Intersegment Total (in thousands) Americas $ 4,389,598 $ 1,363,627 $ 182,740 $ (31,713) $ 5,904,252 Europe 750,810 374,044 — — 1,124,854 Asia Pacific 191,501 31,525 — (31,525) 191,501 $ 5,331,909 $ 1,769,196 $ 182,740 $ (63,238) $ 7,220,607 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 Merchant Issuer Consumer Intersegment Total (in thousands) Americas $ 3,926,645 $ 1,281,894 $ 478,082 $ (43,052) $ 5,643,569 Europe 545,203 354,546 — — 899,749 Asia Pacific 179,213 26,568 — (26,568) 179,213 $ 4,651,061 $ 1,663,008 $ 478,082 $ (69,620) $ 6,722,531 The following table presents a disaggregation of our Merchant Solutions segment revenues by distribution channel for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 September 30, 2022 September 30, 2023 September 30, 2022 (in thousands) Relationship-led $ 1,003,647 $ 821,005 $ 2,775,372 $ 2,397,787 Technology-enabled 880,359 775,321 2,556,537 2,253,274 $ 1,884,006 $ 1,596,326 $ 5,331,909 $ 4,651,061
Schedule of Contracts with Customers	Supplemental balance sheet information related to contracts from customers as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 was as follows: Balance Sheet Location September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 (in thousands) Assets: Capitalized costs to obtain customer contracts, net Other noncurrent assets $ 346,161 $ 329,785 Capitalized costs to fulfill customer contracts, net Other noncurrent assets $ 187,539 $ 152,520 Liabilities: Contract liabilities, net (current) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 232,159 $ 226,254 Contract liabilities, net (noncurrent) Other noncurrent liabilities $ 52,934 $ 45,613
Schedule of Remaining Performance Obligation	The following table includes estimated revenue expected to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that are unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied at September 30, 2023. However, as permitted, we have elected to exclude from this disclosure any contracts with an original duration of one year or less and any variable consideration that meets specified criteria. Accordingly, the total amount of unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied performance obligations related to processing services is significantly higher than the amounts disclosed in the table below (in thousands): Year Ending December 31, 2023 $ 274,536 2024 996,975 2025 816,344 2026 645,185 2027 486,215 2028 230,285 2029 and thereafter 320,891 Total $ 3,770,431

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE_2

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill and Intangible Assets	As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, goodwill and other intangible assets consisted of the following: September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 (in thousands) Goodwill $ 26,517,777 $ 23,320,736 Other intangible assets: Customer-related intangible assets $ 10,399,671 $ 9,524,922 Acquired technologies 3,021,433 2,863,731 Contract-based intangible assets 2,219,376 1,741,321 Trademarks and trade names 1,073,623 1,067,745 16,714,103 15,197,719 Less accumulated amortization: Customer-related intangible assets 3,650,173 3,155,838 Acquired technologies 1,958,515 1,692,762 Contract-based intangible assets 275,007 197,478 Trademarks and trade names 571,353 493,267 6,455,048 5,539,345 $ 10,259,055 $ 9,658,374
Schedule of Reportable Segment in Carrying Amount of Goodwill	The following table sets forth the changes by reportable segment in the carrying amount of goodwill for the nine months ended September 30, 2023: Merchant Issuer Total (in thousands) Balance at December 31, 2022 $ 13,816,945 $ 9,503,791 $ 23,320,736 Goodwill acquired 3,231,320 — 3,231,320 Effect of foreign currency translation (35,206) 1,163 (34,043) Measurement period adjustments (236) — (236) Balance at September 30, 2023 $ 17,012,823 $ 9,504,954 $ 26,517,777

LONG-TERM DEBT AND LINES OF C_2

LONG-TERM DEBT AND LINES OF CREDIT (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Outstanding Debt	As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, long-term debt consisted of the following: September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 (in thousands) 3.750% senior notes due June 1, 2023 $ — $ 552,113 4.000% senior notes due June 1, 2023 — 552,747 1.500% senior notes due November 15, 2024 498,898 498,164 2.650% senior notes due February 15, 2025 997,750 996,485 1.200% senior notes due March 1, 2026 1,095,369 1,093,932 4.800% senior notes due April 1, 2026 778,249 786,724 2.150% senior notes due January 15, 2027 745,884 744,945 4.950% senior notes due August 15, 2027 496,199 495,463 4.450% senior notes due June 1, 2028 470,505 473,800 3.200% senior notes due August 15, 2029 1,240,774 1,239,588 5.300% senior notes due August 15, 2029 495,887 495,362 2.900% senior notes due May 15, 2030 992,245 991,367 2.900% senior notes due November 15, 2031 743,184 742,555 5.400% senior notes due August 15, 2032 742,702 742,085 4.150% senior notes due August 15, 2049 740,771 740,503 5.950% senior notes due August 15, 2052 738,476 738,177 4.875% senior notes due March 17, 2031 836,551 — 1.000% convertible notes due August 15, 2029 1,451,426 1,445,225 Revolving credit facility 1,545,000 — Commercial paper notes 1,899,955 — Finance lease liabilities 23,970 32,435 Other borrowings 117,144 96,908 Total long-term debt 16,650,939 13,458,578 Less current portion 80,098 1,169,330 Long-term debt, excluding current portion $ 16,570,841 $ 12,289,248
Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt	At September 30, 2023, future maturities of long-term debt (excluding finance lease liabilities) are as follows by year (in thousands): Year Ending December 31, 2023 $ 14,244 2024 559,014 2025 1,014,437 2026 1,865,222 2027 4,709,181 2028 450,000 2029 and thereafter 8,095,808 Total $ 16,707,906

DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING INSTR_2

DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING INSTRUMENTS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Derivative Financial Instruments, Designated as Cash Flow Hedges	The table below presents information about our interest rate swaps, designated as cash flow hedges, included in the consolidated balance sheets: Fair Values Derivative Financial Instruments Balance Sheet Location Weighted-Average Fixed Rate of Interest at September 30, 2023 Range of Maturity Dates at September 30, 2023 September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 (in thousands) Interest rate swaps (Notional of $1.5 billion at September 30, 2023) Other current assets 4.26 % April 17, 2027 - August 17, 2027 $ 10,646 $ —
Schedule of Derivative Instrument Effects on Income	The table below presents the effects of our interest rate swaps on the consolidated statements of income and statements of comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 September 30, 2022 September 30, 2023 September 30, 2022 (in thousands) Net unrealized gains (losses) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) $ 22,993 $ (1,070) $ 15,020 $ 12,915 Net unrealized gains (losses) reclassified out of other comprehensive income (loss) to interest expense $ 2,375 $ (2,980) $ 1,890 $ (19,959)

SHARE-BASED AWARDS AND STOCK _2

SHARE-BASED AWARDS AND STOCK OPTIONS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Expense	The following table summarizes share-based compensation expense and the related income tax benefit recognized for our share-based awards and stock options: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 September 30, 2022 September 30, 2023 September 30, 2022 (in thousands) Share-based compensation expense $ 36,624 $ 37,052 $ 173,325 $ 122,465 Income tax benefit $ 7,488 $ 10,318 $ 39,378 $ 26,816
Schedule of Changes in Unvested Restricted Stock Awards and Performance Awards	The following table summarizes the changes in unvested restricted stock and performance awards for the nine months ended September 30, 2023: Shares Weighted-Average (in thousands) Unvested at December 31, 2022 2,145 $159.04 Replacement awards 202 98.44 Granted 1,311 112.83 Vested (1,006) 158.95 Forfeited (119) 130.88 Unvested at September 30, 2023 2,533 $131.27
Schedule of Changes in Stock Option Activity	The following table summarizes stock option activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2023: Options Weighted-Average Exercise Price Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands) (years) (in millions) Outstanding at December 31, 2022 1,139 $111.75 5.4 $17.3 Replacement awards 142 98.44 Granted 233 110.83 Forfeited (297) 155.49 Exercised (280) 89.98 Outstanding at September 30, 2023 937 $99.09 5.2 $24.3 Options vested and exercisable at September 30, 2023 654 $96.03 3.8 $19.7
Schedule of Fair Valuation Assumptions	Fair value was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes valuation model with the following weighted-average assumptions: Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 September 30, 2022 Risk-free interest rate 3.84% 1.87% Expected volatility 45% 40% Dividend yield 0.81% 0.56% Expected term (years) 5 5

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding	The following table sets forth the computation of diluted weighted-average number of shares outstanding for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 September 30, 2022 September 30, 2023 September 30, 2022 (in thousands) Basic weighted-average number of shares outstanding 260,232 275,030 260,890 278,411 Plus: Dilutive effect of stock options and other share-based awards 703 405 520 — Diluted weighted-average number of shares outstanding 260,935 275,435 261,410 278,411

SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET IN_2

SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Reconciliation of Cash and Cash Equivalents	A reconciliation of the amounts of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash in the consolidated balance sheets to the amount in the consolidated statements of cash flows is as follows: September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 (in thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,941,777 $ 1,997,566 Restricted cash included in prepaid expenses and other current assets 166,870 147,422 Cash included in assets held for sale 1,218 70,618 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statements of cash flows $ 2,109,865 $ 2,215,606
Schedule of Reconciliation of Restricted Cash	A reconciliation of the amounts of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash in the consolidated balance sheets to the amount in the consolidated statements of cash flows is as follows: September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 (in thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,941,777 $ 1,997,566 Restricted cash included in prepaid expenses and other current assets 166,870 147,422 Cash included in assets held for sale 1,218 70,618 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statements of cash flows $ 2,109,865 $ 2,215,606

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSI_2

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	The changes in the accumulated balances for each component of other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022: Foreign Currency Translation Gains (Losses) Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Hedging Activities Other Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (in thousands) Balance at June 30, 2023 $ (347,290) $ (28,102) $ (3,009) $ (378,401) Other comprehensive income (loss) (108,179) 15,664 (22) (92,537) Balance at September 30, 2023 $ (455,469) $ (12,438) $ (3,031) $ (470,938) Balance at June 30, 2022 $ (343,401) $ (25,034) $ (2,743) $ (371,178) Other comprehensive income (loss) (234,903) 1,580 — (233,323) Balance at September 30, 2022 $ (578,304) $ (23,454) $ (2,743) $ (604,501) Foreign Currency Translation Gains (Losses) Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Hedging Activities Other Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (in thousands) Balance at December 31, 2022 $ (380,584) $ (22,420) $ (2,965) $ (405,969) Other comprehensive income (loss) (74,885) 9,982 (66) (64,969) Balance at September 30, 2023 $ (455,469) $ (12,438) $ (3,031) $ (470,938) Balance at December 31, 2021 $ (182,949) $ (48,490) $ (2,743) $ (234,182) Other comprehensive income (loss) (395,355) 25,036 — (370,319) Balance at September 30, 2022 $ (578,304) $ (23,454) $ (2,743) $ (604,501)

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information	Information on segments and reconciliations to consolidated revenues, consolidated operating income (loss) and consolidated depreciation and amortization were as follows for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 September 30, 2022 September 30, 2023 September 30, 2022 (in thousands) Revenues (1) : Merchant Solutions $ 1,884,006 $ 1,596,326 $ 5,331,909 $ 4,651,061 Issuer Solutions 607,848 566,039 1,769,196 1,663,008 Consumer Solutions — 147,337 182,740 478,082 Intersegment eliminations (16,163) (24,331) (63,238) (69,620) Consolidated revenues $ 2,475,691 $ 2,285,371 $ 7,220,607 $ 6,722,531 Operating income (loss) (1) : Merchant Solutions $ 637,864 $ 550,684 $ 1,748,622 $ 1,530,573 Issuer Solutions 113,877 97,548 292,388 244,190 Consumer Solutions — 23,175 (3,908) 67,735 Corporate (2) (193,545) (236,042) (680,337) (575,758) Impairment of goodwill — — — (833,075) Net loss on business dispositions — (48,933) (139,095) (201,144) Consolidated operating income $ 558,196 $ 386,432 $ 1,217,670 $ 232,521 Depreciation and amortization (1) : Merchant Solutions $ 291,260 $ 243,300 $ 827,891 $ 742,153 Issuer Solutions 161,786 156,936 484,560 467,287 Consumer Solutions — — — 35,776 Corporate 5,578 5,266 15,600 16,545 Consolidated depreciation and amortization $ 458,624 $ 405,502 $ 1,328,051 $ 1,261,761 (1) Revenues, operating income and depreciation and amortization reflect the effects of acquired businesses from the respective acquisition dates and the effects of divested businesses through the respective disposal dates. See “Note 2—Acquisition” and “Note 3—Business Dispositions” for further discussion. (2) Operating loss for Corporate included acquisition and integration expenses of $74.4 million and $75.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Operating loss for Corporate included acquisition and integration expenses of $222.4 million and $184.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, operating loss for Corporate also included $31.7 million and $40.0 million, respectively, of other charges related to facilities exit activities, while facilities exit actions resulted in charges during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 of $3.7 million and $15.0 million, respectively.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUM_3

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023 segment
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments	2

ACQUISITION - Fair Value of Tot

ACQUISITION - Fair Value of Total Purchase Consideration (Details) - EVO Payments, Inc $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands, shares in Millions	Mar. 24, 2023 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash paid to EVO shareholders	$ 3,273,951
Cash paid for equity awards attributable to purchase consideration	58,510
Value of replacement awards attributable to purchase consideration	2,484
Total purchase consideration transferred to EVO shareholders	3,334,945
Total purchase consideration	$ 4,269,620
Price paid per share (in USD per share) | $ / shares	$ 34
Equity awards issued (in shares) | shares	0.3
Revolving credit facility
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Repayment of EVO's unsecured revolving credit facility (including accrued interest and fees)	$ 665,557
Payment of certain acquiree transaction expenses and other liabilities on behalf of EVO
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Repayment of EVO's unsecured revolving credit facility (including accrued interest and fees)	$ 269,118

ACQUISITION - Schedule of Recog

ACQUISITION - Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2023	Mar. 24, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 26,517,777	$ 26,517,777		$ 23,320,736
Measurement-period Adjustments, Goodwill		(236)
EVO Payments, Inc
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	324,859	324,859	$ 324,859
Measurement-period Adjustments, Cash and cash equivalents	0
Accounts receivable	51,470	51,470	105,680
Measurement-period Adjustments, Accounts receivable	(54,210)
Settlement processing assets	143,169	143,169	125,061
Measurement-period Adjustments, Settlement processing assets	18,108
Deferred income tax assets	15,145	15,145	15,464
Measurement-period Adjustments, Deferred income tax assets	(319)
Property and equipment	78,733	78,733	83,540
Measurement-period Adjustments, Property and equipment	(4,807)
Identifiable intangible assets	1,499,995	1,499,995	1,208,400
Measurement-period Adjustments, Identifiable intangible assets	291,595
Other assets	152,060	152,060	157,166
Measurement-period Adjustments, Other assets	(5,106)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(283,588)	(283,588)	(277,800)
Measurement-period Adjustments, Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(5,788)
Settlement lines of credit	(7,587)	(7,587)	(11,371)
Measurement-period Adjustments, Settlement lines of credit	3,784
Settlement processing obligations	(163,535)	(163,535)	(199,161)
Measurement-period Adjustments, Settlement processing obligations	35,626
Deferred income tax liabilities	(230,817)	(230,817)	(168,098)
Measurement-period Adjustments, Deferred income tax liabilities	(62,719)
Other liabilities	(61,032)	(61,032)	(58,089)
Measurement-period Adjustments, Other liabilities	(2,943)
Total identifiable net assets	1,518,872	1,518,872	1,305,651
Measurement-period Adjustments, Total identifiable net assets	213,221
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	(480,572)	(480,572)	(556,070)
Measurement-period Adjustments, Redeemable noncontrolling interests	75,498
Goodwill	3,231,320	3,231,320	3,520,039
Measurement-period Adjustments, Goodwill	(288,719)
Total purchase consideration	4,269,620	$ 4,269,620	$ 4,269,620
Total purchase consideration	$ 0

ACQUISITION - Fair Value of Int

ACQUISITION - Fair Value of Intangible Assets (Details) - EVO Payments, Inc $ in Thousands	Mar. 24, 2023 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Estimated Fair Value	$ 1,499,995
Weighted-Average Estimated Amortization Periods	11 years
Customer-related intangible assets
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Estimated Fair Value	$ 920,000
Weighted-Average Estimated Amortization Periods	10 years
Contract-based intangible assets
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Estimated Fair Value	$ 487,000
Weighted-Average Estimated Amortization Periods	12 years
Acquired technologies
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Estimated Fair Value	$ 86,995
Weighted-Average Estimated Amortization Periods	7 years
Trademarks and trade names
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Estimated Fair Value	$ 6,000
Weighted-Average Estimated Amortization Periods	2 years

ACQUISITION - Narrative (Detail

ACQUISITION - Narrative (Details) - EVO Payments, Inc	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percent revenue of acquiree (less than)	10%
Percent operating income of acquiree (less than)	10%

BUSINESS DISPOSITIONS (Details)

BUSINESS DISPOSITIONS (Details) - USD ($)			3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Apr. 26, 2023	Apr. 29, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022	Apr. 01, 2023
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Notes receivable			$ 692,188,000		$ 692,188,000		$ 0
Other noncurrent liabilities			152,000		152,000		4,478,000
Notes Receivable
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Interest income			21,400,000		37,100,000
Allowance for credit losses and a noncash charge					18,200,000
Aggregate principal amount			736,100,000		736,100,000
Estimated fair value			$ 692,000,000		692,000,000
Consumer Business | First Lien Secured Term Loan Facility
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Quarterly principal payments	$ 4,375,000
Sale | Gaming Business
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Business for consideration								$ 400,000,000
Gain (loss) on disposition					104,100,000
Sale | Gaming Business | Unsecured promissory note
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Seller financing								32,000,000
Sale | Consumer Business
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Business for consideration	1,000,000,000
Gain (loss) on disposition					$ (243,200,000)
Goodwill derecognized in connection with the sale of a business						$ 833,100,000
Additional charge within loss on business dispositions				$ 48,900,000		73,900,000
Sale | Consumer Business | Unsecured promissory note
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Seller financing	675,000,000
Note receivable, fair value	653,900,000
Sale | Consumer Business | First Lien Secured Term Loan Facility
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Seller financing	$ 350,000,000
Seller financing term	7 years
Interest rate	9%
Interest rate, payable in cash	3.50%
Interest rate, paid in kind	5.50%
Sale | Consumer Business | Second Lien Secured Term Loan Facility
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Seller financing	$ 325,000,000
Seller financing term	25 years
Interest rate, paid in kind	13%
Sale | Consumer Business | First Lien Secured Revolving Facility
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Seller financing term	5 years
Interest rate	9%
Secured revolving facility available	$ 50,000,000
Notes receivable	$ 0
Sale | Consumer Business | Unsecured Promissory Note
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Seller financing								$ 32,000,000
Interest rate								11%
Sale | Merchant Solutions
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Additional charge within loss on business dispositions						127,200,000
Cash proceeds		$ 9,000,000
Accumulated foreign currency translation losses						$ 62,900,000
Held for sale | Gaming Business
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Cash							70,600,000
Accounts receivable							18,400,000
Other current assets							42,300,000
Goodwill							529,500,000
Other intangible assets							717,900,000
Property, plant and equipment							82,900,000
Other noncurrent assets							44,900,000
Asset valuation allowance							71,900,000
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities							125,900,000
Other noncurrent liabilities							4,500,000
Held for sale | Consumer Business
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Goodwill derecognized in connection with the sale of a business							$ 475,200,000

REVENUES - Disaggregation of Re

REVENUES - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contracts with customers	$ 2,475,691	$ 2,285,371	$ 7,220,607	$ 6,722,531
Americas
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contracts with customers	1,984,601	1,924,542	5,904,252	5,643,569
Europe
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contracts with customers	427,446	297,994	1,124,854	899,749
Asia Pacific
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contracts with customers	63,644	62,835	191,501	179,213
Operating Segments | Merchant Solutions
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contracts with customers	1,884,006	1,596,326	5,331,909	4,651,061
Operating Segments | Merchant Solutions | Relationship-led
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contracts with customers	1,003,647	821,005	2,775,372	2,397,787
Operating Segments | Merchant Solutions | Technology-enabled
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contracts with customers	880,359	775,321	2,556,537	2,253,274
Operating Segments | Merchant Solutions | Americas
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contracts with customers	1,524,575	1,349,793	4,389,598	3,926,645
Operating Segments | Merchant Solutions | Europe
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contracts with customers	295,787	183,698	750,810	545,203
Operating Segments | Merchant Solutions | Asia Pacific
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contracts with customers	63,644	62,835	191,501	179,213
Operating Segments | Issuer Solutions
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contracts with customers	607,848	566,039	1,769,196	1,663,008
Operating Segments | Issuer Solutions | Americas
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contracts with customers	465,263	442,200	1,363,627	1,281,894
Operating Segments | Issuer Solutions | Europe
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contracts with customers	131,659	114,296	374,044	354,546
Operating Segments | Issuer Solutions | Asia Pacific
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contracts with customers	10,926	9,543	31,525	26,568
Operating Segments | Consumer Solutions
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contracts with customers	0	147,337	182,740	478,082
Operating Segments | Consumer Solutions | Americas
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contracts with customers		147,337	182,740	478,082
Operating Segments | Consumer Solutions | Europe
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contracts with customers		0	0	0
Operating Segments | Consumer Solutions | Asia Pacific
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contracts with customers		0	0	0
Intersegment Eliminations
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contracts with customers	(16,163)	(24,331)	(63,238)	(69,620)
Intersegment Eliminations | Americas
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contracts with customers	(5,237)	(14,788)	(31,713)	(43,052)
Intersegment Eliminations | Europe
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contracts with customers	0	0	0	0
Intersegment Eliminations | Asia Pacific
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contracts with customers	$ (10,926)	$ (9,543)	$ (31,525)	$ (26,568)

REVENUES - Supplemental Balance

REVENUES - Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Contract liabilities, net (current)	$ 232,159	$ 226,254
Contract liabilities, net (noncurrent)	52,934	45,613
Obtain Contract
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Capitalized costs, net	346,161	329,785
Fulfill Contract
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Capitalized costs, net	$ 187,539	$ 152,520

REVENUES - Narrative (Details)

REVENUES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue recognized from contract liabilities balances at beginning of the period	$ 85.2	$ 74.2	$ 181.3	$ 189.3

REVENUES - Remaining Performanc

REVENUES - Remaining Performance Obligations (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligation	$ 3,770,431
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-10-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligation	$ 274,536
Expected timing of satisfaction	3 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligation	$ 996,975
Expected timing of satisfaction	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2025-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligation	$ 816,344
Expected timing of satisfaction	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2026-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligation	$ 645,185
Expected timing of satisfaction	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2027-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligation	$ 486,215
Expected timing of satisfaction	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2028-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligation	$ 230,285
Expected timing of satisfaction	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2029-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligation	$ 320,891
Expected timing of satisfaction

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE_3

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Schedule of Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 26,517,777	$ 23,320,736
Other intangible assets:	16,714,103	15,197,719
Less accumulated amortization:	6,455,048	5,539,345
Other intangible assets, net	10,259,055	9,658,374
Customer-related intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Other intangible assets:	10,399,671	9,524,922
Less accumulated amortization:	3,650,173	3,155,838
Acquired technologies
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Other intangible assets:	3,021,433	2,863,731
Less accumulated amortization:	1,958,515	1,692,762
Contract-based intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Other intangible assets:	2,219,376	1,741,321
Less accumulated amortization:	275,007	197,478
Trademarks and trade names
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Other intangible assets:	1,073,623	1,067,745
Less accumulated amortization:	$ 571,353	$ 493,267

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE_4

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Goodwill Roll-Forward (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, balance at beginning of period	$ 23,320,736
Goodwill acquired	3,231,320
Effect of foreign currency translation	(34,043)
Measurement period adjustments	(236)
Goodwill, balance at end of period	26,517,777
Merchant Solutions
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, balance at beginning of period	13,816,945
Goodwill acquired	3,231,320
Effect of foreign currency translation	(35,206)
Measurement period adjustments	(236)
Goodwill, balance at end of period	17,012,823
Issuer Solutions
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, balance at beginning of period	9,503,791
Goodwill acquired	0
Effect of foreign currency translation	1,163
Measurement period adjustments	0
Goodwill, balance at end of period	$ 9,504,954

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE_5

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023
Goodwill [Line Items]
Accumulated impairment losses for goodwill	$ 833.1	$ 357.9
Held for sale | Consumer Business
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill derecognized in connection with the sale of a business	$ 475.2

LONG-TERM DEBT AND LINES OF C_3

LONG-TERM DEBT AND LINES OF CREDIT - Schedule of Outstanding Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023	Mar. 17, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Finance lease liabilities	$ 23,970		$ 32,435
Total long-term debt	16,650,939		13,458,578
Less current portion	80,098		1,169,330
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	16,570,841		12,289,248
Commercial paper notes | Commercial paper notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short term debt	$ 1,899,955		0
Senior Notes | 3.750% senior notes due June 1, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	3.75%
Gross long-term debt	$ 0		552,113
Senior Notes | 4.000% senior notes due June 1, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	4%
Gross long-term debt	$ 0		552,747
Senior Notes | 1.500% senior notes due November 15, 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	1.50%
Gross long-term debt	$ 498,898		498,164
Senior Notes | 2.650% senior notes due February 15, 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	2.65%
Gross long-term debt	$ 997,750		996,485
Senior Notes | 1.200% senior notes due March 1, 2026
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	1.20%
Gross long-term debt	$ 1,095,369		1,093,932
Senior Notes | 4.800% senior notes due April 1, 2026
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	4.80%
Gross long-term debt	$ 778,249		786,724
Senior Notes | 2.150% senior notes due January 15, 2027
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	2.15%
Gross long-term debt	$ 745,884		744,945
Senior Notes | 4.950% senior notes due August 15, 2027
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	4.95%
Gross long-term debt	$ 496,199		495,463
Senior Notes | 4.450% senior notes due June 1, 2028
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	4.45%
Gross long-term debt	$ 470,505		473,800
Senior Notes | 3.200% senior notes due August 15, 2029
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	3.20%
Gross long-term debt	$ 1,240,774		1,239,588
Senior Notes | 5.300% senior notes due August 15, 2029
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	5.30%
Gross long-term debt	$ 495,887		495,362
Senior Notes | 2.900% senior notes due May 15, 2030
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	2.90%
Gross long-term debt	$ 992,245		991,367
Senior Notes | 2.900% senior notes due November 15, 2031
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	2.90%
Gross long-term debt	$ 743,184		742,555
Senior Notes | 5.400% senior notes due August 15, 2032
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	5.40%
Gross long-term debt	$ 742,702		742,085
Senior Notes | 4.150% senior notes due August 15, 2049
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	4.15%
Gross long-term debt	$ 740,771		740,503
Senior Notes | 5.950% senior notes due August 15, 2052
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	5.95%
Gross long-term debt	$ 738,476		738,177
Senior Notes | 4.875% senior notes due March 17, 2031
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	4.875%	4.875%
Gross long-term debt	$ 836,551		0
Convertible Notes | 1.000% convertible notes due August 15, 2029
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	1%
Gross long-term debt	$ 1,451,426		1,445,225
Revolving credit facility | Revolving credit facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Gross long-term debt	1,545,000		0
Other borrowings
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Gross long-term debt	$ 117,144		$ 96,908

LONG-TERM DEBT AND LINES OF C_4

LONG-TERM DEBT AND LINES OF CREDIT - Narrative (Details)					1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Mar. 17, 2023 USD ($)	Mar. 17, 2023 EUR (€)	Aug. 08, 2022 USD ($)	Aug. 01, 2022 USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) consecutiveQuarter	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2023 EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Capped call transactions							$ (229,597,000)		$ (229,597,000)
Long-term debt						$ 16,707,906,000		$ 16,707,906,000
Minimum leverage ratio						4.50		4.50		4.50
Consecutive quarters | consecutiveQuarter								8
Minimum interest coverage ratio						3		3		3
Interest expense						$ 173,300,000	132,400,000	$ 464,600,000	318,800,000
Scenario, Plan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Minimum leverage ratio						3.75		3.75		3.75
Commercial paper notes | Commercial paper notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity					$ 2,000,000,000
Debt term					397 days
Short term debt						$ 1,899,955,000		$ 1,899,955,000			$ 0
Weighted-average interest rate of short-term debt (as a percent)						6.07%		6.07%		6.07%
Revolving credit facility | Bridge Facility | EVO Payments, Inc
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity				$ 4,300,000,000								$ 0
Debt term				364 days
Commitment fee amount							$ 17,300,000		$ 17,300,000
Senior notes and convertible notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized discount						$ 47,900,000		$ 47,900,000			50,800,000
Unamortized debt issuance costs						81,800,000		81,800,000			85,400,000
Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt						11,600,000,000		11,600,000,000
Senior Notes | Level 1
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair value of debt instrument						10,400,000,000		10,400,000,000
Senior Notes | 4.875% senior notes due March 17, 2031
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized discount						$ 2,800,000		$ 2,800,000
Aggregate principal amount | €		€ 800,000,000								€ 800,000,000
Stated interest rate (as a percent)		4.875%				4.875%		4.875%		4.875%
Proceeds from issuance of net received	$ 843,600,000	€ 790,600,000
Debt issuance costs						$ 7,200,000		$ 7,200,000
Senior Notes | 3.750% senior notes due June 1, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)						3.75%		3.75%		3.75%
Senior Notes | 4.000% senior notes due June 1, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as a percent)						4%		4%		4%
Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt						$ 1,500,000,000		$ 1,500,000,000
Convertible Notes | Level 3
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair value of debt instrument						1,500,000,000		1,500,000,000
Convertible Notes | Convertible Notes, Due August 2029
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount			$ 1,500,000,000
Stated interest rate (as a percent)			1%
Capped call transactions			$ 302,400,000
Revolving credit facility | Revolving credit facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized debt issuance costs						$ 19,700,000		$ 19,700,000			$ 23,500,000

LONG-TERM DEBT AND LINES OF C_5

LONG-TERM DEBT AND LINES OF CREDIT - Maturities of Long-Term Debt (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2023	$ 14,244
2024	559,014
2025	1,014,437
2026	1,865,222
2027	4,709,181
2028	450,000
2029 and thereafter	8,095,808
Total	$ 16,707,906

DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING INSTR_3

DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING INSTRUMENTS - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2023 EUR (€)	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Mar. 17, 2023 EUR (€)
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Gain on foreign currency translation adjustments		$ (125,254)	$ (249,562)	$ (83,208)	$ (493,405)
Interest Rate Swap
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Net unrealized gains expected to be reclassified during the next 12 months		10,600		10,600
Interest Rate Swap | Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Notional amount of derivative							$ 1,500,000
Net investment hedge
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Gain on foreign currency translation adjustments		$ 26,800		$ 10,300
Senior Notes | 4.875% senior notes due March 17, 2031
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Principal amount | €						€ 800,000,000		€ 800,000,000
Commercial paper notes | Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility Outstanding Under Prior Credit Facility | Interest Rate Swap
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Recognition of net gain in termination	$ 1,200
Reclassification of accumulated loss	$ 500

DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING INSTR_4

DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING INSTRUMENTS - Derivative Financial Instruments, Designated As Cash Flow Hedges (Details) - Other current assets - Interest rate swap - Net investment hedge - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Notional amount of derivative	$ 1,500,000,000
Weighted-Average Fixed Rate of Interest at September 30, 2023	4.26%
Fair Values	$ 10,646,000	$ 0

DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING INSTR_5

DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING INSTRUMENTS - Effect on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Net unrealized gains (losses) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)	$ 22,993	$ (1,070)	$ 15,020	$ 12,915
Net unrealized gains (losses) reclassified out of other comprehensive income (loss) to interest expense	$ 2,375	$ (2,980)	$ 1,890	$ (19,959)

INCOME TAX (Details)

INCOME TAX (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective tax rate (as a percent)	14.10%	5.20%	24.90%
Excise tax on share repurchases			$ 4

REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INT_2

REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS (Details)	Sep. 30, 2023
Subsidiary in Poland
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	66%
Subsidiary in Greece
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	51%
Subsidiary in Chile
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	50.10%

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details)

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchased and retired (in shares)		6,907,090	4,064,918	15,946,279
Value of stock repurchased and retired		$ 889,739	$ 413,700	$ 2,139,731
Average cost per share (in USD per share)		$ 128.82	$ 101.79	$ 134.18
Remaining authorized repurchase amount			$ 1,090,200
Subsequent Event
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Dividends declared (in USD per share)	$ 0.25

SHARE-BASED AWARDS AND STOCK _3

SHARE-BASED AWARDS AND STOCK OPTIONS - Share-Based Compensation Expense and Income Tax Benefit (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 36,624	$ 37,052	$ 173,325	$ 122,465
Income tax benefit	$ 7,488	$ 10,318	$ 39,378	$ 26,816

SHARE-BASED AWARDS AND STOCK _4

SHARE-BASED AWARDS AND STOCK OPTIONS - Share-Based Awards (Details) - Restricted Stock Awards and Performance Units shares in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023 $ / shares shares
Shares
Beginning balance (in shares) | shares	2,145
Replacement awards (in shares) | shares	202
Granted (in shares) | shares	1,311
Vested (in shares) | shares	(1,006)
Forfeited (in shares) | shares	(119)
Ending balance (in shares) | shares	2,533
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Beginning balance (in USD per share) | $ / shares	$ 159.04
Replacement awards (in USD per share) | $ / shares	98.44
Granted (in USD per share) | $ / shares	112.83
Vested (in USD per share) | $ / shares	158.95
Forfeited (in USD per share) | $ / shares	130.88
Ending balance (in USD per share) | $ / shares	$ 131.27

SHARE-BASED AWARDS AND STOCK _5

SHARE-BASED AWARDS AND STOCK OPTIONS - Share-Based Awards - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 36,624	$ 37,052	$ 173,325	$ 122,465
Restricted Stock Awards and Performance Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Fair value of share-based awards vested			159,900	128,800
Share-based compensation expense	33,700	$ 34,500	153,600	$ 113,200
Compensation not yet recognized	$ 190,600		$ 190,600
Weighted-average period of unrecognized compensation cost			1 year 10 months 24 days

SHARE-BASED AWARDS AND STOCK _6

SHARE-BASED AWARDS AND STOCK OPTIONS - Stock Option Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Options
Forfeited (in shares)	(297)
Exercised (in shares)	(280)
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Forfeited (in USD per share)	$ 155.49
Exercised (in USD per share)	$ 89.98
Employee stock option
Options
Outstanding at beginning of period (in shares)	1,139
Replacement awards (in shares)	142
Granted (in shares)	233
Outstanding at end of period (in shares)	937	1,139
Options vested and exercisable (in shares)	654
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at beginning of period (in USD per share)	$ 111.75
Replacement awards (in USD per share)	98.44
Granted (in USD per share)	110.83
Outstanding at end of period (in USD per share)	99.09	$ 111.75
Options vested and exercisable (in USD per share)	$ 96.03
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term
Outstanding	5 years 2 months 12 days	5 years 4 months 24 days
Options vested and exercisable	3 years 9 months 18 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding	$ 24.3	$ 17.3
Options vested and exercisable	$ 19.7

SHARE-BASED AWARDS AND STOCK _7

SHARE-BASED AWARDS AND STOCK OPTIONS - Stock Options - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 36,624	$ 37,052	$ 173,325	$ 122,465
Employee stock option
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	1,700	$ 1,200	15,500	4,800
Aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised			8,700	$ 4,200
Total unrecognized compensation cost	$ 7,100		$ 7,100
Weighted-average period of unrecognized compensation cost			1 year 10 months 24 days
Weighted average grant date fair value for each option granted (in USD per share)	$ 46.17	$ 48.88	$ 46.17	$ 48.88

SHARE-BASED AWARDS AND STOCK _8

SHARE-BASED AWARDS AND STOCK OPTIONS - Valuation Assumptions (Details) - Employee stock option	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Risk-free interest rate	3.84%	1.87%
Expected volatility	45%	40%
Dividend yield	0.81%	0.56%
Expected term (years)	5 years	5 years

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Narrative

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Narrative (Details) - shares	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)	200,000	467,770	200,000	1,900,000

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Schedule o

EARNINGS PER SHARE - Schedule of Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic weighted-average number of shares outstanding (in shares)	260,232	275,030	260,890	278,411
Plus: Dilutive effect of stock options and other share-based awards (in shares)	703	405	520	0
Diluted weighted-average number of shares outstanding (in shares)	260,935	275,435	261,410	278,411

SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET IN_3

SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2016
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Amount financed under vendor financing arrangement	$ 19,600,000	$ 83,500,000	$ 67,600,000
Term of vendor financing arrangement		2 years
Operating lease, right-of-use asset termination		$ 44,200,000		$ 44,200,000
Financing lease, lease liability termination		9,700,000		9,700,000
Recognized charges		27,700,000
Minimum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Term of vendor financing arrangement	4 years		4 years
Maximum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Term of vendor financing arrangement	5 years		5 years
Visa Inc., Series B and C Convertible Preferred Shares
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Assigned value of preferred shares	$ 0		$ 0		$ 0
Share adjustment (as low as) (in shares)					0
Recognized gain		$ 13,200,000		$ 13,200,000
Visa Class A Common Shares | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Fair value	39,700,000		39,700,000
Visa Inc., Series C Convertible Preferred Shares
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Assigned value of preferred shares	0		0
EVO Payments, Inc
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Right-of-use assets	40,000,000		40,000,000
Lease liability	40,000,000		40,000,000
Lease liability 2023	2,000,000		2,000,000
Lease liability 2024	8,800,000		8,800,000
Lease liability 2025	8,100,000		8,100,000
Lease liability 2026	7,500,000		7,500,000
Lease liability 2027	6,200,000		6,200,000
Lease liability 2028	3,200,000		3,200,000
Lease liability thereafter	$ 800,000		$ 800,000
Cash and Cash Equivalents | Financial Institution Concentration Risk | Eight Financial Institutions
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Concentration risk			75%

SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET IN_4

SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION - Reconciliation of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,941,777	$ 1,997,566
Restricted cash included in prepaid expenses and other current assets	166,870	147,422
Cash included in assets held for sale	1,218	70,618
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statements of cash flows	$ 2,109,865	$ 2,215,606	$ 2,157,493	$ 2,123,023

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSI_3

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period		$ 23,976,527	$ 22,540,210	$ 25,869,417
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$ (108,722)	(248,165)	(72,932)	(403,993)
Balance at end of period	22,684,821	22,872,955	22,684,821	22,872,955
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	(378,401)	(371,178)	(405,969)	(234,182)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(92,537)	(233,323)	(64,969)	(370,319)
Balance at end of period	(470,938)	(604,501)	(470,938)	(604,501)
Foreign Currency Translation Gains (Losses)
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	(347,290)	(343,401)	(380,584)	(182,949)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(108,179)	(234,903)	(74,885)	(395,355)
Balance at end of period	(455,469)	(578,304)	(455,469)	(578,304)
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Hedging Activities
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	(28,102)	(25,034)	(22,420)	(48,490)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	15,664	1,580	9,982	25,036
Balance at end of period	(12,438)	(23,454)	(12,438)	(23,454)
Other
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	(3,009)	(2,743)	(2,965)	(2,743)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(22)	0	(66)	0
Balance at end of period	$ (3,031)	$ (2,743)	$ (3,031)	$ (2,743)

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSI_4

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Equity [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment, other comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	$ (16.2)	$ (14.8)	$ (8)	$ (33.7)

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details)

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) segment	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments | segment			2
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 2,475,691	$ 2,285,371	$ 7,220,607	$ 6,722,531
Operating income (loss)	558,196	386,432	1,217,670	232,521
Impairment of goodwill	0	0	0	(833,075)
Net loss on business dispositions	0	(48,933)	(139,095)	(201,144)
Depreciation and amortization	458,624	405,502	1,328,051	1,261,761
Operating segments | Merchant Solutions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	1,884,006	1,596,326	5,331,909	4,651,061
Operating income (loss)	637,864	550,684	1,748,622	1,530,573
Depreciation and amortization	291,260	243,300	827,891	742,153
Operating segments | Issuer Solutions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	607,848	566,039	1,769,196	1,663,008
Operating income (loss)	113,877	97,548	292,388	244,190
Depreciation and amortization	161,786	156,936	484,560	467,287
Operating segments | Consumer Solutions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	0	147,337	182,740	478,082
Operating income (loss)	0	23,175	(3,908)	67,735
Depreciation and amortization	0	0	0	35,776
Intersegment eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	(16,163)	(24,331)	(63,238)	(69,620)
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income (loss)	(193,545)	(236,042)	(680,337)	(575,758)
Depreciation and amortization	5,578	5,266	15,600	16,545
Acquisition and integration expenses	74,400	75,300	222,400	184,800
Other charges related to facilities exit activities	$ 3,700	$ 31,700	$ 15,000	$ 40,000