Global Payments Releases Comprehensive Suite of IP Enabled, Secure Internet Connectivity Products

Global Payments Releases Comprehensive Suite of IP Enabled, Secure Internet Connectivity Products

GlobalNet @dvantage, a complete suite of Internet connectivity products, offers Global Payments' merchants the benefits of payment card transaction processing speed, reliability, security and cost savings

ATLANTA, Dec. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN), a world leader in electronic transaction processing solutions, announced today the release of GlobalNet @dvantage, an Internet connectivity product suite offering high-speed, direct transaction processing to Global Payments. Merchants will also benefit from the flexibility in the transmission of transaction information, the high levels of security and privacy, and potential cost savings that high-speed communication and direct connection offers.

The GlobalNet @dvantage suite of products allows the processing of all payment types including credit, debit, check, gift card and EBT and also allows Global Payments to accept any type of IP transaction from multiple Point-of-Sale (POS) devices. GlobalNet @dvantage incorporates Global Gateway @dvantage, which is Global Payments' secure, SSL gateway for both PC and terminal applications and a number of integrated POS and cash register systems.

GlobalNet @dvantage also includes Global's IP VPN software solution, which promises secure and flexible Internet connectivity with the benefits of cost savings and transaction speed. These connectivity options allow merchants to transmit transactions over the Internet directly to Global Payments, while maximizing security and minimizing operational costs.

And, to complete its suite of Internet products, Global Payments today also announced major enhancements to its Retail/Restaurant @dvantage SoftPay Verix product, making it capable of supporting transmission of transactions via the Internet and/or dial up. IP transactions are processed through Global Gateway @dvantage, so merchants can now take advantage of faster transactions to deliver higher levels of customer service and save valuable time. With Retail/Restaurant @dvantage SoftPay Verix, customers can send transactions to Global in a variety of the most popular data transmission options.

Chairman, President and CEO of Global Payments, Paul R. Garcia, said, "Global Payments is committed to the expansion of connectivity options that make it fast, secure and convenient for merchants of all sizes and types to process Internet transactions. Whether the focus is on security or transaction speed, Global Payments has a solution set that meets both simple and complex requirements."

Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN) is a leading provider of electronic transaction processing services to consumers, merchants, Independent Sales Organizations (ISOs), financial institutions, government agencies and multi- national corporations located throughout the United States, Canada, Latin America and Europe. Global Payments offers a comprehensive line of processing solutions, including credit and debit cards, business-to-business purchasing cards, stored value and gift cards, as well as electronic check conversion and check guarantee, verification and recovery, terminal management and money

transfer services. For additional information about the company and its services, visit http://www.globalpaymentsinc.com/ .

This announcement may contain forward-looking statements pursuant to the "safe-harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward looking statements involve risks and uncertainties such as product demand, market and customer acceptance, the effect of economic conditions, competition, pricing, development difficulties, foreign currency risks, costs of capital, continued certification by credit card associations, the ability to consummate and integrate acquisitions, and other risks detailed in the Company's SEC filings, including the most recently filed Form 10-Q or Form 10K, as applicable. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise any of these statements to reflect future circumstances or the occurrence of unanticipated events.

@dvantage(R) is a registered trademark of Global Payments. All other trademarks, registered trademarks, product names, and logos identified or mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

Contact: Phyllis McNeill
770-829-8245
phyllis.mcneill@globalpay.com


Source: Global Payments Inc.

CONTACT: Phyllis McNeill of Global Payments Inc., +1-770-829-8245, or
phyllis.mcneill@globalpay.com

Web site: http://www.globalpaymentsinc.com/


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