North American Merchants to Provide Enhanced Payment Acceptance and Checkout Experience for Shoppers

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN), one of the largest worldwide providers of payment solutions, today announced that it will implement MasterPass™, a digital payments service that allows consumers to use any payment card or enabled device for an enhanced shopping experience. The new service will provide Global Payments North American merchants the ability to offer their shoppers a convenient and flexible way to pay via the web or on a mobile device.

"Online sales continue to grow at a significant rate, driving increased competition and access to more consumers. To attract and retain those consumers, merchants need to offer a consistent, simple shopping experience," said Jay Rising, President - Americas for Global Payments. "We are excited to offer MasterPass as part of our commitment to our merchants as a partner of choice to provide valuable services for a new era in digital commerce."

With MasterPass, shoppers can pay for the things they want with the security they demand, through the simple click of a mouse, touch of a tablet or tap of a smartphone. Shoppers' preferred payment and shipping information is securely stored within the digital service, which is readily accessible when they click on the "Buy with MasterPass" button and log into their accounts. This faster, more efficient experience leads to less shopping cart abandonment, increased sales and enhanced consumer loyalty.

"Consumers have an expectation, regardless of whether they are shopping in the physical or digital realm, for a secure and convenient experience," said Michael Cyr, group executive, U.S. Customer Delivery at MasterCard. "And it's those merchants who deliver on that expectation who will drive consumer loyalty. We are thrilled to be working with Global Payments to deliver the MasterPass digital service to their merchants and their shoppers. This simplicity keeps consumers happy, keeps them coming back and helps establish a merchant as a selected destination for commerce."

Cardholders can sign up at www.MasterCard.com/MasterPass or by clicking on the "Buy with MasterPass" button when checking out at a Global Payments merchant's online store.

About Global Payments

Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN) is one of the largest worldwide providers of payment solutions for merchants, value added resellers, financial institutions, government agencies, multi-national corporations and independent sales organizations located throughout North America, South America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. Global Payments, a Fortune 1000 company, offers a comprehensive line of solutions and services for credit and debit cards, business-to-business purchasing cards, gift cards, electronic check conversion and check guarantee, verification and recovery including electronic check services, as well as terminal management. Visit www.globalpaymentsinc.com for more information about the company and its services.

About MasterPass

MasterPass™ is a digital service that allows consumers to use any payment card or enabled device to discover enhanced shopping experiences that are as simple as a click, tap or touch - online, in-store or anywhere. The MasterPass suite of services includes: MasterPass checkout services to provide merchants a consistent way to accept electronic payments regardless of where the consumer may be; MasterPass-connected wallets to enable banks, merchants and partners to offer their own wallets; and, MasterPass value added services to enrich the shopping experience before, during and after checkout.

About MasterCard

MasterCard (NYSE: MA), www.mastercard.com,is a technology company in the global payments industry. We operate the world's fastest payments processing network, connecting consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments and businesses in more than 210 countries and territories. MasterCard's products and solutions make everyday commerce activities - such as shopping, traveling, running a business and managing finances - easier, more secure and more efficient for everyone. Follow us on Twitter @MasterCardNews, join the discussion on the Cashless Pioneers Blog and subscribe for the latest news on the Engagement Bureau.

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Source: Global Payments Inc.

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