UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 60,121	$ 62,814	$ 211,686	$ 192,347
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(10,604)	(28,288)	11,057	30,842
Income tax benefit related to foreign currency translation adjustments	4,805	3,960	7,058	814
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	(5,799)	(24,328)	18,115	31,656
Comprehensive income	54,322	38,486	229,801	224,003
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(7,181)	(5,230)	(26,823)	(25,457)
Comprehensive income attributable to Global Payments	$ 47,141	$ 33,256	$ 202,978	$ 198,546