Global Payments Named One of Fortune Magazine's Most Admired Companies

ATLANTA, March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN), a leader in payment processing services, announced today that Fortune magazine has recognized Global Payments as one of the most admired American companies of 2012. One of nine Georgia companies to make the annual list, Global Payments ranked sixth among the industry leaders for Consumer Credit Card and Related Services.  The survey, compiled by Fortune and the Hay Group, polled senior executives, directors and analysts from within their respective industries to analyze companies on nine criteria from investment value to social responsibility.

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"It is an honor to be recognized by our peers in the business community and I'm delighted to see the hard work of my colleagues acknowledged by such a prestigious publication," said Global Payments Chairman and CEO Paul R. Garcia.

Global Payments Inc. is a leading provider of electronic transaction processing services for merchants, Independent Sales Organizations (ISOs), financial institutions, government agencies and multi-national corporations located throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.  Global Payments, a Fortune 1000 company, offers a comprehensive line of processing solutions for credit and debit cards, business-to-business purchasing cards, gift cards, electronic check conversion and check guarantee, verification and recovery including electronic check services, as well as terminal management.  Visit www.globalpaymentsinc.com for more information about the company and its services.

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