Multi-year agreement supports ticketing and merchant services across 12 NASCAR-owned and operated racetracks

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.

About Global Payments

Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN) is a leading payment technology and software company that powers commerce for businesses of all sizes worldwide. We help businesses grow with confidence by delivering innovative solutions that enable seamless payment acceptance, smarter operations and exceptional client experiences – online, in store and everywhere in between. With its global reach, local expertise and scale, Global Payments^® manages trillions in payments volume and billions of transactions across more than 175 countries. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Global Payments is a Fortune 500® company and a member of the S&P 500. Learn more at company.globalpayments.com.

About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 15 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.

For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X and Facebook.

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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.