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Irving,
TX – September 2018 / Newsmaker Alert / For
many smartphone users, shopping at 7-Eleven stores will just got even faster
and more convenient with the touch of their smartphone or smartwatch. 7-Eleven,
Inc. – the largest chain in the convenience retailing industry – now
accepts Apple Pay, which
is transforming mobile payments with an easy, secure and private way to
pay, and Google Pay for contactless
payments at participating U.S. stores.
Support for each service is expected at most U.S. stores throughout September and adds to the company’s portfolio of mobile payment options that includes Samsung Pay. “Frictionless experiences are the future, and digital payments are key to such experiences. Consumers prefer shopping at retailers that offer digital payment capabilities,” said Gurmeet Singh CDO and CIO of 7-Eleven. “The ability to pay with their smart device gives consumers one more reason to shop at 7-Eleven.” Other recent digital innovations include:
Security and privacy is at the core of Apple Pay. When you use a credit or debit card with Apple Pay, the actual card numbers are not stored on the device, nor on Apple servers. Instead, a unique Device Account Number is assigned, encrypted and securely stored in the Secure Element on your device. Each transaction is authorized with a one-time unique dynamic security code. Apple Pay is easy to set up and users will continue to receive all of the rewards and bene?ts offered by credit and debit cards. In stores, Apple Pay works with iPhone SE, iPhone 6 and later, and Apple Watch. For more information on Apple Pay, visit: www.apple.com/apple-pay. Google Pay is the fast, simple way to pay in millions of places – online, in stores, and more. It brings together everything you need at checkout and keeps your information safe and secure. Plus, you can manage your account wherever you want – on the web or in the app. With Google Pay, you can check out in hundreds of apps without having to enter your payment information. Catch a ride, order takeout, or get tickets to that just-announced show with the simple press of a button. For more information on Google Pay, visit: pay.google.com/about. For more information about other 7-Eleven innovations, visit www.7-Eleven.com. About
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