Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN), a leading payment technology and software company that powers commerce for businesses of all sizes worldwide, today announced it has been selected as the Official Merchant Services Provider of NASCAR ®. Through the multi-year partnership, Global Payments® will provide payment and merchant services to support ticketing operations across 12 NASCAR-owned and operated racetracks in the United States, including Daytona International Speedway, Phoenix Raceway and Talladega Superspeedway.
The partnership will support a fast, convenient and secure ticket-purchase experience for fans, offering flexible payment options and dependable transaction processing that helps them move from checkout to race day with confidence.
“We are thrilled to help NASCAR continue investing in the best possible race day experience starting from the first interaction they have with a fan,” said Gabriel de Montessus, president of Enterprise for Global Payments. “Global Payments delivers the stability, reliability and performance that NASCAR’s high-volume ticket sales demand, as well as actionable data and insights to continue to elevate the fan experience. We are proud to serve this iconic brand and their dedicated fans.”
Global Payments capabilities provide greater visibility into ticketing activity and payment performance, helping NASCAR make informed decisions that can enhance fan engagement, improve operational efficiency and drive revenue growth.
“Global Payments joins a growing roster of companies investing in NASCAR in 2026, reinforcing the value businesses see in our sport and the opportunity to grow with us,” said Kari Gritton, NASCAR Senior Vice President, Consumer Strategy. “Their expertise will help us simplify the ticket-buying experience for our fans while strengthening the operations that support our business.”
Global Payments is a leader in sports and venue payment technology solutions, serving 160 stadiums and venues around the world, including every major sports league in the U.S., college football stadiums, football stadiums in Europe and more.
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