Heartland Expands Check Processing Services with transmodus Partnership

Transmodus´ online technology makes processing returned checks and cancelled checks easier for merchants.

PRINCETON, NJ—November 19, 2007— Heartland Payment Systems (NYSE: HPY), a leading provider of credit/debit/prepaid card processing, payroll and payment services, today announced it is automating the collection of check payments and the processing of returned and cancelled checks through a strategic agreement with transmodus, an on-demand, online check services processor.

When integrated with Heartland Express Funds™ – Heartland’s remote deposit capture system – transmodus´ technology enables merchants to handle all of their check processing actions online without ever leaving their offices. The result is an end-to-end check processing solution that brings efficiencies to merchants, helping them concentrate on what´s important – running their businesses – while increasing cash flow and operating efficiency.

"Cancelled and bounced checks are a costly, time-consuming hassle for businesses relying on check payments," says Tony Capucille, director of check services for Heartland Payment Systems. "By working with transmodus, we can eliminate the headache of check returns and debt collection at little or no additional cost to the merchant."

According to Robert "Jay" McShirley, chief executive officer of transmodus, "Our comprehensive check processing services are designed to simplify the returns process and ultimately make check acceptance easier for merchants. It´s a win-win for merchants. They are no longer saddled with the tedious process of debt collection, yet they receive their due funds and have all the benefits of online tracking and status reporting right at their fingertips."

In addition to integrating transmodus´ services into Heartland Express Funds, Heartland is also offering them as a stand-alone solution for Heartland customers. When combined with Heartland’s traditional credit and debit card processing services, merchants benefit from a centralized, unified payment processing platform for all of the payments they receive.

About Heartland Payment Systems

Heartland Payment Systems, Inc., a NYSE company trading under the symbol HPY, delivers credit/debit/prepaid card processing, payroll and payment solutions to more than 150,000 small and mid-sized businesses nationwide.

Heartland is the founding supporter of The Merchant Bill of Rights, a public advocacy initiative that educates merchants about fair credit and debit card processing practices. For more information, visit www.heartlandpaymentsystems.com and www.MerchantBillOfRights.com.

About transmodus

transmodus provides an on-demand solutions platform that delivers check services automation. The company provides a complete processing platform solution for clients, check processors, collection agencies, district attorneys, and bank partners. transmodus has positioned itself as a leader by listening carefully, thinking ahead, and moving forward with purpose to provide clients and processing partners with access to the best on-demand processing solutions. transmodus is an IBM business partner.

For more information please visit http://transmodus.net, or call us at 805-604-4472.

Forward-looking Statements

This press release may contain statements of a forward-looking nature which represent our management´s beliefs and assumptions concerning future events. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions and are based on information currently available to us. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements due to many factors. Information concerning these factors is contained in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to, the Company´s registration statement on Form 10- K, or Form 10-Q as applicable. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release.

Contact

Nancy Gross
Heartland Payment Systems
888-798-3131 ext. 2202
Nancy.Gross@e-hps.com

or

Kristen Forbriger
Gregory FCA Communications
610-642-8253 ext. 16
Kristen@GregoryFCA.com

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	Heartland Expands Check Processing Services with transmodus Partnership Transmodus´ online technology makes processing returned checks and cancelled checks easier for merchants. PRINCETON, NJ—November 19, 2007— Heartland Payment Systems (NYSE: HPY), a leading provider of credit/debit/prepaid card processing, payroll and payment services, today announced it is automating the collection of check payments and the processing of returned and cancelled checks through a strategic agreement with transmodus, an on-demand, online check services processor. When integrated with Heartland Express Funds™ – Heartland’s remote deposit capture system – transmodus´ technology enables merchants to handle all of their check processing actions online without ever leaving their offices. The result is an end-to-end check processing solution that brings efficiencies to merchants, helping them concentrate on what´s important – running their businesses – while increasing cash flow and operating efficiency. "Cancelled and bounced checks are a costly, time-consuming hassle for businesses relying on check payments," says Tony Capucille, director of check services for Heartland Payment Systems. "By working with transmodus, we can eliminate the headache of check returns and debt collection at little or no additional cost to the merchant." According to Robert "Jay" McShirley, chief executive officer of transmodus, "Our comprehensive check processing services are designed to simplify the returns process and ultimately make check acceptance easier for merchants. It´s a win-win for merchants. They are no longer saddled with the tedious process of debt collection, yet they receive their due funds and have all the benefits of online tracking and status reporting right at their fingertips." In addition to integrating transmodus´ services into Heartland Express Funds, Heartland is also offering them as a stand-alone solution for Heartland customers. When combined with Heartland’s traditional credit and debit card processing services, merchants benefit from a centralized, unified payment processing platform for all of the payments they receive. About Heartland Payment Systems Heartland Payment Systems, Inc., a NYSE company trading under the symbol HPY, delivers credit/debit/prepaid card processing, payroll and payment solutions to more than 150,000 small and mid-sized businesses nationwide. Heartland is the founding supporter of The Merchant Bill of Rights, a public advocacy initiative that educates merchants about fair credit and debit card processing practices. For more information, visit www.heartlandpaymentsystems.com and www.MerchantBillOfRights.com. About transmodus transmodus provides an on-demand solutions platform that delivers check services automation. The company provides a complete processing platform solution for clients, check processors, collection agencies, district attorneys, and bank partners. transmodus has positioned itself as a leader by listening carefully, thinking ahead, and moving forward with purpose to provide clients and processing partners with access to the best on-demand processing solutions. transmodus is an IBM business partner. For more information please visit http://transmodus.net, or call us at 805-604-4472. Forward-looking Statements This press release may contain statements of a forward-looking nature which represent our management´s beliefs and assumptions concerning future events. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions and are based on information currently available to us. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements due to many factors. Information concerning these factors is contained in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to, the Company´s registration statement on Form 10- K, or Form 10-Q as applicable. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release. Contact Nancy Gross Heartland Payment Systems 888-798-3131 ext. 2202 Nancy.Gross@e-hps.com or Kristen Forbriger Gregory FCA Communications 610-642-8253 ext. 16 Kristen@GregoryFCA.com ###