GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC

Regulatory Filings • Mar 19, 2021

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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 19, 2021

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on April 29, 2021. GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC. GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC. 3550 LENOX ROAD, SUITE 3000 ATLANTA, GA 30326 Meeting Information Meeting Type: Annual Meeting For holders as of: March 5, 2021 Date: April 29, 2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. EDT Location: TSYS Riverfront Campus Auditorium One TSYS Way Columbus, GA 31902 You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com, scan the QR Barcode on the reverse side, or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. See proxy the materials reverse and side voting of this instructions notice to obtain . D34593-P51273-Z79309

Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT 2020 ANNUAL REPORT How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com, or scan the QR Barcode below. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: 1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com * If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) in the subject line. Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before April 15, 2021 to facilitate timely delivery. How To Vote SCAN TO VIEW MATERIALS & VOTE Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods Vote In Person: Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. Z79309 At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares. Vote By Internet: Go to www.proxyvote.com or from a smartphone, scan the QR Barcode above. Have the information that is printed - in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX P51273 Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card. D34594 -

Voting Items THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE “FOR” ALL NOMINEES IN PROPOSAL 1, AND “FOR” PROPOSALS 2 AND 3. 1. Election of Twelve Nominees as Directors: 1a. F. Thaddeus Arroyo 1b. Robert H.B. Baldwin, Jr. 1c. John G. Bruno 1d. Kriss Cloninger III 1e. William I Jacobs 1f. Joia M. Johnson 1g. Ruth Ann Marshall 1h. Connie D. McDaniel 1i. William B. Plummer 1j. Jeffrey S. Sloan 1k. John T. Turner Z79309 1l. M. Troy Woods P51273 -D34595 - 2. Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers for 2020. 3. Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2021. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE “AGAINST” PROPOSAL 4. 4. Advisory vote on shareholder proposal regarding shareholder right to act by written consent.

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