System and method for distributing stored-value cards

Details System and method for distributing stored-value cards System and method for distributing stored-value cards

2006-08-22

2006-08-22

Le, Thien M. (Department: 2876)

Registers

Coded record sensors

Particular sensor structure

C235S380000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07093761

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for supplying communication service value is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes distributing indicia of an identifier to a merchant for distribution to a customer having a customer account. The identifier has an associated service value that is redeemable with a plurality of carriers. The method further includes activating the identifier upon distribution of the indicia to the customer. A central processor may verify whether the merchant is authorized to distribute the indicia to the customer. During distribution to the customer, the merchant may transmit prior transaction information to the central processor, and the central processor may reconcile past billing records based on such prior transaction information. The method also includes receiving a request from the customer to add the associated service value to the customer account and adding the associated service value to the customer account is disclosed. The system and method may be used with any type of stored-value card account, including prepaid emergency road service cards.

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