Global Payments is in the payment technology services business. The company has expanded in existing markets and into new markets internationally by pursuing further acquisitions and joint ventures. The company operates via three reportable segments: Merchant Solutions; Issuer Solutions; Business and Consumer Solutions. Merchant Solutions provides payments technology and software solutions to customers, globally. The payment technology solutions enable its customers to accept card, electronic, check and digital-based payments. Issuer Solutions provides services that enable financial institutions and other financial service providers to manage their card portfolios, reduce technical complexity and overhead and offer a seamless experience for cardholders on a single platform. Business and Consumer Solutions provides general purpose reloadable prepaid debit and payroll cards, demand deposit accounts and other financial service solutions to the underbanked and other consumers.