PAYMENT PROGRAM FOR USE IN POINT-OF-SALE TRANSACTIONS
First Claim
1. A method of enrolling a customer in a merchant payment program, comprising:
- (a) providing by the customer account information while at a point of sale; and
(b) associating by the merchant a unique identification number with the account information such that the customer may pay for goods purchased from the merchant via an ACH transaction from the account prior to the customer leaving the point of sale.
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Abstract
In some embodiments, the present application relates to card-free programs provided by a merchant to a customer, whereby the customer has access to functions such as payment options and/or loyalty program benefits without needing to present a physical card at a point of sale. For example, a customer may make a card-free purchase of goods or services from a merchant, whereby the customer need not present a card such as a debit card, credit card, loyalty card, or other physical tender to make a purchase. Further, the customer need not provide biometric data or otherwise use an electronic device or identifier to make a purchase. Alternatively or additionally, the customer may access a loyalty program without needing to provide a physical card or data associated with a card.
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25 Claims
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1. A method of enrolling a customer in a merchant payment program, comprising:
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(a) providing by the customer account information while at a point of sale; and
(b) associating by the merchant a unique identification number with the account information such that the customer may pay for goods purchased from the merchant via an ACH transaction from the account prior to the customer leaving the point of sale. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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