# Global Payments

> Global Payments is a global merchant acquirer and payment processor that handles card authorization, settlement, and back-office services for businesses ranging

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Global Payments is a global merchant acquirer and payment processor that handles
card authorization, settlement, and back-office services for businesses ranging
from small merchants to large enterprises. It operates in over 150 countries and
is one of the larger acquirers worldwide, with particular strength across North
America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. For merchants, it provides direct
acquiring — funds are settled by Global Payments rather than routed through a
third party. The connection to Global Payments uses API credentials supplied by
Global Payments.

## At a glance

|                    |                                                          |
| ------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Website**        | [globalpaymentsinc.com](https://www.globalpaymentsinc.com/) |
| **Type**           | Gateway                                                  |
| **Connection**     | API keys                                                 |
| **Links**          | [Dashboard](https://reporting.globalpay.com/) · [Support](https://www.globalpayments.com/contact-us) · [Terms](https://www.globalpayments.com/terms-of-use) · [Privacy](https://www.globalpayments.com/privacy-statement) · [Test cards](/payment-providers/global-payments-test-cards/) |

## Where it operates

Merchants can onboard Global Payments in the following countries:

Australia, Austria, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, China, Czechia, Hong Kong, India,
Ireland, Macao, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, New Zealand, Philippines, Romania,
Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States.

## Payment methods

Through our Global Payments integration, merchants can accept:

- **Cards:** Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, and JCB
- **Bank debits:** SEPA (EU)

SEPA is enabled per gateway in the Global Payments connection settings, and must
also be enabled on your Global Payments account. Card transactions support 3D
Secure (Visa, Mastercard, and American Express) and card tokenisation for saved
payment methods, both of which are enabled per gateway and on your Global Payments
account.

## Connecting Global Payments

See the [Connecting Global Payments](/payment-providers/global-payments-connect/) guide for
step-by-step setup instructions.