Comcast: 'Oh, Thank Heaven for 7-Eleven'

Through a partnership with PayNearMe, Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) has launched a new feature on its Xfinity My Account app to enable customers to pay their bills with cash at more than 7,700 participating 7-Eleven stores. Combined with the more than 500 Xfinity stores, Comcast customers will have access to more than 8,000 cash payment locations across the country. There is a $1.25 PayNearMe fee per transaction.

"Improving the customer experience is our top priority, which is why we're giving customers more options when it comes to interacting with us," said Mark Allen, Comcast's vice president, Strategy & Development, Customer Service. "About 5% of our customers prefer to pay their bills in cash each month. This new partnership gives those customers a payment option that is convenient and simple."