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Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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May. 31, 2015 | May. 31, 2014 | May. 31, 2013
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Income taxes paid, net of refunds | $ 66,726 | $ 94,938 | $ 55,218
Interest paid | $ 36,537 | 33,214 | 29,677
Global Payments Asia Pacific Limited |  |  |
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Interest paid |  | $ 3,300 | $ 8,400

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