Global Payments provides payment processing technology and services to merchants and financial institutions, helping businesses accept credit card and other electronic payments across various industries and geographies. Its payment processing infrastructure handles the technical work of authorizing, processing and settling electronic payment transactions, functioning as critical financial infrastructure that merchants rely on to accept customer payments. Global Payments has grown significantly through acquisitions over the years, consolidating payment processing capabilities and expanding its merchant customer base across different industries and international markets. The company's revenue is tied to overall consumer and business spending volumes processed through its payment systems, since Global Payments typically earns fees based on transaction volume and value flowing through its payment processing infrastructure.