ATLANTA — May 8, 2026
Executive Summary
Global Payments announced the renewal and expansion of its long-standing partnership with Lightspeed DMS, further extending embedded payments capabilities for dealership customers operating across the recreational vehicle and specialty dealer sectors. The expanded agreement enables Lightspeed to launch a new embedded payments offering powered by Global Payments’ Payrix Pro technology, allowing dealership customers to manage payment operations directly within the Lightspeed platform.
The renewed collaboration builds on a relationship that began in 2009 when Lightspeed partnered with Worldpay, which was acquired by Global Payments in January 2026. The companies stated that the expanded agreement is designed to provide dealerships with more streamlined payment workflows, greater operational visibility, and improved financial services integration across dealership environments serving the Powersports, Marine, RV, Trailer, and Golf Car industries.
Announcement Overview
Global Payments stated that its Integrated and Platforms business has formally expanded its partnership with Lightspeed DMS through a renewed agreement centered on embedded payments infrastructure and dealership-focused financial technology capabilities. According to the announcement, the expanded partnership supports Lightspeed’s next phase of payments innovation through the integration of Global Payments’ Payrix Pro technology directly into the Lightspeed platform.
The companies stated that dealership customers using the Lightspeed system will now be able to manage payments within the existing dealer management environment instead of relying on disconnected payment experiences or separate systems. The embedded model is intended to support more integrated operational workflows while enhancing payment visibility and transaction management capabilities for dealerships.
The announcement also reflects the continuation of a business relationship that originated in 2009 when Lightspeed partnered with Worldpay for payment and security services. Following Global Payments’ acquisition of Worldpay earlier in 2026, the relationship has now transitioned into an expanded embedded payments collaboration focused on scalable dealership payment infrastructure.
Key Announcement Details
- Announcement Type: Partnership renewal and expansion
- Companies Involved: Global Payments Inc. and Lightspeed DMS
- Technology Platform: Payrix Pro embedded payments technology
- Primary Initiative: Embedded payments integration within the Lightspeed platform
- Customer Base Impacted: More than 4,500 dealership customers
- Industries Supported: Powersports, Marine, RV, Trailer, and Golf Car industries
- Operational Capability: Direct payment management within the Lightspeed system
- Core Objective: Streamlined dealership payment and financial workflows
- Partnership Origin: Relationship originally established in 2009
- Historical Provider Relationship: Lightspeed previously partnered with Worldpay
- Corporate Development: Global Payments completed acquisition of Worldpay in January 2026
- Platform Benefits Highlighted: Greater visibility, control, and efficiency for dealerships
- Implementation Support: Ongoing operational and technical support from Global Payments
- Geographic Scope: North American dealership market
- Platform Functions Supported: Sales, parts, service, rental, accounting, and CRM operations
- Strategic Focus: Embedded financial services and scalable dealership infrastructure
- Company Headquarters: Global Payments headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia
- Market Positioning: Expansion of integrated payments and dealership technology capabilities
Expansion of Embedded Payments Capabilities
The expanded agreement introduces a new phase in Lightspeed’s payments strategy through the deployment of embedded payment functionality powered by Global Payments’ Payrix Pro technology. According to the announcement, dealership customers using the Lightspeed platform will gain the ability to manage payments directly within the dealership management system environment.
The companies stated that the embedded structure is intended to support a more unified operational workflow for dealerships by integrating payment management into the existing platform architecture used by dealers for daily operations. The expanded capabilities are designed to eliminate the need for fragmented payment workflows and provide a more connected experience within the Lightspeed ecosystem.
According to the announcement, the embedded payments model is expected to provide dealership users with:
- Greater visibility into payment operations
- Enhanced control across transaction workflows
- Improved operational efficiency
- Integrated financial services management
- More streamlined dealership payment experiences
The companies indicated that the initiative aligns with Lightspeed’s broader efforts to continue strengthening its dealership management platform through integrated technology capabilities and operational enhancements for dealers operating in specialized recreational vehicle industries.
Long-Term Relationship Between Global Payments and Lightspeed
The expanded agreement continues a business relationship that began more than a decade ago. According to the announcement, Lightspeed initially partnered with Worldpay in 2009 for payment and security services supporting its dealership customer base.
Global Payments completed its acquisition of Worldpay in January 2026, bringing the existing Lightspeed relationship under the Global Payments organization. The companies stated that the relationship has been built through a consultative and collaborative operating model involving dedicated support teams working closely with Lightspeed throughout the partnership period.
According to the announcement, the expanded agreement reflects the continuation of that collaborative approach while broadening the scope of services available through the partnership. The companies also indicated that operational and technical support will remain an important component of the relationship as Lightspeed deploys its new embedded payments offering.
The announcement noted that Lightspeed intends to continue relying on Global Payments for implementation support and payments infrastructure capabilities as the platform expands its embedded financial services functionality across dealership operations.
Payrix Pro Technology Integration
A central component of the expanded partnership is the use of Global Payments’ Payrix Pro technology platform to support embedded payment functionality within the Lightspeed environment.
According to the companies, the Payrix Pro platform enables integrated payment experiences that can operate directly within software ecosystems and operational management environments. Through this implementation, dealership customers using Lightspeed will be able to process and manage payments within the same platform used for other dealership functions and workflows.
The announcement stated that the deployment of Payrix Pro technology supports:
- Embedded financial services functionality
- Integrated payment processing workflows
- Dealer-focused operational management
- Scalable payment infrastructure
- Connected customer payment experiences
The integration also reflects broader adoption trends surrounding embedded finance and integrated payment systems within software platforms serving specialized business verticals. In this case, the companies stated that the embedded approach is designed specifically for dealership operators across multiple recreational industries using the Lightspeed platform for operational management.
According to the announcement, the implementation is intended to provide a more seamless experience for dealership users while supporting Lightspeed’s plans to continue expanding platform capabilities tied to financial services and operational efficiency.
Statements From Company Leadership
Brian Provost, Chief Executive Officer at Lightspeed, commented on the expanded relationship and the company’s next phase of payments integration efforts.
“Global Payments’ commitment to partnership and dedication to drive continuous improvement have been instrumental in helping us serve our customers. With this new embedded model, Global Payments has helped us grow at scale and deliver even greater value to our 4,500 plus customers that rely on Lightspeed to power their dealerships and drive their businesses forward.”
Matt Downs, president of Global Payments’ Integrated and Platforms business, also commented on the partnership expansion and the deployment of embedded financial services capabilities.
“Lightspeed’s trust in Global Payments for nearly two decades is a testament to the strength of our partnership and shared commitment to delivering value to their users. Through our strong partnership and alignment with Lightspeed’s executives, we are helping them execute a vision of providing their dealers with an improved experience for all things financial services. By delivering a platform that scales with their ambitions – so they can focus on innovation rather than building payments infrastructure – we are enabling Lightspeed to expand faster and with greater confidence. We are excited that Lightspeed chose to build their next generation offering on the Payrix Pro platform.”
Lightspeed’s Dealer Management Platform Operations
According to the announcement, Lightspeed provides a connected cloud-based dealership management platform supporting businesses operating in several recreational and specialty dealership industries throughout North America.
The company stated that its platform supports dealerships across:
- Powersports
- Marine
- Recreational Vehicle (RV)
- Trailer
- Golf Car
industries.
The Lightspeed system is designed to assist dealerships with operational and administrative workflows across multiple business functions, including:
- Sales management
- Parts management
- Service operations
- Rental operations
- Accounting functions
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
According to the company, the platform was designed specifically for dealership environments and has supported dealerships for more than 40 years. Lightspeed stated that more than 4,500 dealers across North America currently rely on its technology and operational systems.
The company also noted that the expanded partnership with Global Payments forms part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the platform through embedded operational solutions intended to simplify dealership processes and improve customer experiences within dealer environments.
Global Payments’ Integrated and Platforms Business Strategy
The announcement was made through the Integrated and Platforms business segment of Global Payments, which focuses on payment technology and software integration capabilities across industry-specific business environments.
According to the company, the expanded partnership with Lightspeed demonstrates how its broader platform offerings can support growth initiatives for software and platform partners seeking to expand payment programs and deliver integrated financial experiences to users.
The companies stated that the embedded payments initiative enables Lightspeed to:
- Expand payment program capabilities
- Support dealership operational efficiency
- Enhance customer financial service experiences
- Scale platform functionality
- Strengthen integrated dealership workflows
The announcement also highlighted the role of Global Payments’ operational and technical support teams in supporting implementation and ongoing deployment activities tied to the partnership.
According to the company, the relationship exemplifies how integrated payment infrastructure can be incorporated into software environments used by specialized industry operators, including dealership organizations operating across multiple vehicle and recreational equipment sectors.
Global Payments Acquisition of Worldpay
The announcement additionally referenced Global Payments’ acquisition of Worldpay, which was completed in January 2026.
According to the statement, Lightspeed’s original partnership relationship was established with Worldpay in 2009 before becoming part of Global Payments following the acquisition transaction. The continuation and expansion of the relationship under Global Payments reflects the integration of Worldpay’s historical customer relationships into Global Payments’ broader technology and payments infrastructure operations.
The companies did not disclose financial terms associated with the renewed and expanded partnership agreement. However, the announcement stated that the next phase of collaboration focuses on embedded payments deployment, integrated dealership experiences, and expanded operational capabilities for dealership customers using the Lightspeed platform.
About Global Payments
Global Payments is a payment technology and software company that provides commerce and payment infrastructure solutions for businesses operating across multiple industries worldwide.
According to the company, its technology offerings are designed to support:
- Payment acceptance
- Operational management
- Commerce enablement
- Integrated software experiences
- Client transaction processing
Global Payments stated that it operates across more than 175 countries and manages trillions of dollars in payment volume alongside billions of annual transactions. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and is included in both the Fortune 500 and the S&P 500.
The company stated that its platform supports businesses operating online, in-store, and across broader commerce environments through integrated payment and operational technologies.
About Lightspeed
Lightspeed DMS is a cloud-based dealership management software provider focused on the recreational dealership sector across North America.
According to the company, its platform was built specifically for dealership operations and supports business management functions across:
- Sales
- Parts
- Service
- Rental
- Accounting
- Customer relationship management
The company stated that it has supported dealerships for more than 40 years and currently serves more than 4,500 dealer customers throughout North America.
Lightspeed indicated that its platform is designed to help dealerships improve operational management, increase efficiency, support business growth, and enhance customer experiences within dealership environments.
Media Contact
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