Donation transaction method and apparatus

Details Donation transaction method and apparatus Donation transaction method and apparatus

1997-05-07

1999-06-08

Bartuska, F. J.

Check-actuated control mechanisms

Including value accumulator for plural checks

Having solid state circuitry

235380, G07D 316

Patent

active

059097949

ABSTRACT:
A donation transaction apparatus and method for facilitating donations to charitable organizations is provided. The apparatus is configured to receive coins or, in some embodiments, cash or funds transfer authorization or credit charges, and preferably dispenses a donation receipt to the user which the user may use to prepare or document income tax returns. Preferably, the user is able to select among a plurality of charitable organizations to receive the donation.

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