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Global Payments speeds up Worldpay deal to boost Genius POS
Global Payments accelerates its $22.7 billion Worldpay deal to integrate Genius POS faster, closing in Q1 2026 after UK regulatory approval.
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Equity Shifts Global Payments speeds up Worldpay deal to boost Genius POS
BY Yola Nurhayati
September 19, 2026
Global Payments accelerates its $22.7 billion Worldpay deal to integrate Genius POS faster, closing in Q1 2026 after UK regulatory approval.
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Yola Nurhayati • August 29, 2026
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