7-Eleven Inc. has signed a seven-year contract extension with Heartland Payment Systems, a payment processing company.

 

Under the contract extension, Heartland will continue authorizing and settling credit and debit card transactions for more than 5,800 7-Eleven-branded convenience stores nationwide.

 

“Over the past two years, 7-Eleven has realized the benefits of  Heartland’s efficient, state-of-the-art card processing capabilities-and importantly, its responsive service,” said David Seltzer, 7-Eleven’s  vice president and treasurer. “Heartland professionals are available whenever we need assistance, and their knowledge of the convenience and  petroleum industries is critical for our operations and delivery of  superior shopping experiences for our customers.”

 

Bob Carr, Heartland’s chairman and CEO added, “7-Eleven is the nation’s ultimate main street merchant, bringing  convenience and value to the lives of millions of consumers. 7-Eleven’s customers expect the convenience of quick and accurate card  transactions. We are pleased to continue supporting this industry leader and its customer-centric approach.”

 

Headquartered in Dallas, 7-Eleven operates, franchises and licenses some  8,000 stores in North America.