Global Payments announces agreement with UnionPay in Malta

Global Payments Inc. ( NYSE: GPN), a leading worldwide provider of payment technology and software solutions, and UnionPay International (UPI) has announced an agreement that will enable Global Payments Malta (GPM) to accept UnionPay cards in Malta and Gozo.

“This agreement strengthens the relationship between Global Payments and UnionPay worldwide,” said Stephen Teuma, Country Manager Malta, Global Payments. “It demonstrates our continued commitment to leading payments technology across the globe by offering another form of payment acceptance to our customers.”

“We are excited to partner with Global Payments and extend the acceptance of our brand to the Maltese Islands,” said Wei Zhihong, International Market Director of UnionPay International and General Manager of UPl Europe. “It will also facilitate and enhance tourists’ payment experience at establishments in Malta and Gozo for UnionPay’s global cardholders, for Chinese in particular, since UnionPay is their preferred payment method. We look forward to extending our relationship with Global Payments.”