Under the terms of the agreement, Global Payments will provide authorization, capture and settlement processing services, as well as BIN sponsorship for Advanced Payment Solutions.

Advanced Payment Solutions is an independent sales organization (ISO) that offers payment processing services for an array of merchant businesses. Advanced Payment Solutions, founded in 1999, is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The principles of the business are Debbie Bowles and Jennifer Brinkman, who have over 37 years of combined experience in the industry.

"We felt that Global Payments had the same commitment level to providing unsurpassed service, availability and pricing that is critical to our relationships to our merchants," said Advanced Payment Solutions' Chief Manager, Debbie Bowles. "Our reputation is our most important asset. Therefore, our relationships with our merchants and vendors are an extension of those values."

"We are pleased that Advanced Payment Solutions has joined our ISO family," said Chairman, President and CEO of Global Payments, Paul R. Garcia, "and, we look forward to providing their merchants world class service and support for many years to come."