Heartland Payment Systems, a provider of payments processing services, has signed a seven-year contract extension with 7-Eleven, a Dallas-based chain of retail convenience stores.

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

David Seltzer, vice president and treasurer at 7-Eleven, said: “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.

“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, chairman and CEO of Heartland, said: “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.”