System and method for using cards for sponsored programs
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1. A computer implemented method comprising the steps of:
- storing a CID on a card;
activating an account associated with said card;
providing said account with an initial credit;
crediting at least one purchase transaction associated with said CID;
determining conditions for future credits associated with said CID;
storing said conditions in an account associated with said CID; and
crediting charges in a subsequent purchase transaction associated with said CID when said conditions are satisfied.
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Abstract
A method, system, and computer program product for implementing a marketing application using a store card as a Reward Card, Rebate Card, Pre-paid Script Program Card, Incentive Card, and/or Gift Card, as well as a Frequent Shopper Card. A card provided in association with an initial credit is also associated with an identification and account stored in a computer database memory, and the identification in the card enables the retailer to subsequently allow the consumer to use the card for additional computer based marketing, debit, and credit activity.
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14 Claims
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1. A computer implemented method comprising the steps of:
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storing a CID on a card;
activating an account associated with said card;
providing said account with an initial credit;
crediting at least one purchase transaction associated with said CID;
determining conditions for future credits associated with said CID;
storing said conditions in an account associated with said CID; and
crediting charges in a subsequent purchase transaction associated with said CID when said conditions are satisfied. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A computer system, comprising:
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means for storing a CID on a card;
means for activating an account associated with said card;
means for providing said account with an initial credit;
means for crediting at least one purchase transaction associated with said CID;
means for determining conditions for future credits associated with said CID;
means for storing said conditions in an account associated with said CID; and
means for crediting charges in a subsequent purchase transaction associated with said CID when said conditions are satisfied. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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