Global Payments, Inc. engages in the provision of payment technology and software solutions. It operates through the Merchant Solutions and Issuer Solutions segments. The Merchant Solutions segment offers payments technology and software solutions globally to primarily small- and-medium sized businesses and select mid-market and enterprise customers. The Issuer Solutions segment is involved in comprehensive commerce solutions supporting the payment ecosystem for issuers. The company was founded by George W. Thorpe in 1967 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.