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    ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001123360-17-000032
    CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
    PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		11
    CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20170803
    ITEM INFORMATION:		Results of Operations and Financial Condition
    ITEM INFORMATION:		Regulation FD Disclosure
    ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
    FILED AS OF DATE:		20170803
    DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20170803

    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

    	FILING VALUES:
    		FORM TYPE:		8-K
    		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
    		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-16111
    		FILM NUMBER:		171002788

    	BUSINESS ADDRESS:
    		STREET 1:		3550 LENOX ROAD
    		CITY:			ATLANTA
    		STATE:			GA
    		ZIP:			30321
    		BUSINESS PHONE:		7708298030

    	MAIL ADDRESS:
    		STREET 1:		3550 LENOX ROAD
    		CITY:			ATLANTA
    		STATE:			GA
    		ZIP:			30321
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    <TEXT>
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    <DESCRIPTION>EXHIBIT 99.2
    <TEXT>
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    <TYPE>EX-99.3
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    <FILENAME>ex993investorpresentatio.htm
    <DESCRIPTION>EXHIBIT 99.3
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