Heartland Payment Systems is a U.S.-based payment processing and technology provider acquired by Global Payments in 2016. It offers a wide range of services including payment processing, payroll processing, point of sale systems, and security solutions. Heartland serves over 300,000 businesses across various sectors like retail, hospitality, and education. Its unique selling proposition is transparency and security, highlighted by its Merchant Bill of Rights and end-to-end encryption technology. The company targets businesses seeking reliable and secure payment solutions with transparent pricing.