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Sep. 24, 2025
Document Information [Line Items]  
Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Sep. 24, 2025
Entity File Number 001-16111
Entity Registrant Name Global Payments Inc.
Entity Central Index Key 0001123360
Entity Tax Identification Number 58-2567903
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code GA
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
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Common Stock [Member]  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Common stock, no par value
Trading Symbol GPN
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Sec 4. 875 Senior Notes Due 2031 [Member]  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security 4.875% Senior Notes due 2031
Trading Symbol GPN31A
Security Exchange Name NYSE