Global Payments buys Irish fintech company for $126 million

Global Payments Inc. bought of Dublin, Ireland-based Realex Payments for more than $126 million. The Atlanta-based payment processor (NYSE: GPN) said Realex is one of Europe’s largest and fastest growing payment gateways providing a range of technology services for businesses selling online. “Realex Payments represents a strategic investment to expand our international omni-channel technology offerings, enhancing our go-to-market strategy in one of our largest regions with industry leading…