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CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEF 14A
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CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20170503
FILED AS OF DATE:		20170321
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20170321
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20170321

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001123360
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SERVICES-BUSINESS SERVICES, NEC [7389]
		IRS NUMBER:				582567903
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			GA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-16111
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	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		10 GLENLAKE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		NORTH TOWER
		CITY:			ATLANTA
		STATE:			GA
		ZIP:			30328
		BUSINESS PHONE:		7708298030

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		STREET 2:		NORTH TOWER
		CITY:			ATLANTA
		STATE:			GA
		ZIP:			30328
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