Method and system for conducting promotional programs
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1. A method comprising:
- receiving an authorization request message including a merchant verification value through a payment processing network, wherein the authorization request message is associated with a purchase by a consumer;
determining a merchant-specific promotional program using the merchant verification value; and
performing the determined merchant specific promotional program after receiving the authorization request message.
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Abstract
A method for using promotional programs and merchant values is disclosed. In one example, the method includes receiving an authorization request message including a merchant verification value through a payment processing network, where the authorization request message is associated with a purchase by a consumer. A merchant-specific promotional program is then determined using the merchant verification value, and the merchant specific promotional program is performed. For example, the promotional program can be a sweepstakes and the task may be determining of the consumer is an instant winner.
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1. A method comprising:
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receiving an authorization request message including a merchant verification value through a payment processing network, wherein the authorization request message is associated with a purchase by a consumer;
determining a merchant-specific promotional program using the merchant verification value; and
performing the determined merchant specific promotional program after receiving the authorization request message. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A computer readable medium comprising:
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code for receiving an authorization request message including a merchant verification value through a payment processing network, wherein the authorization request message is associated with a purchase by a consumer;
code for determining a merchant-specific promotional program using the merchant verification value; and
code for performing the determined merchant specific promotional program after receiving the authorization request message. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method comprising:
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receiving an authorization request message, wherein the authorization request message is associated with a purchase by a consumer;
after receiving the authorization request message, determining if the consumer is a winner in a contest; and
if the consumer is a winner, sending a response message to the consumer, wherein the response message includes an indication that the consumer is a winner. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A computer readable medium comprising:
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code for receiving an authorization request message, wherein the authorization request message is associated with a purchase by a consumer;
code for determining if the consumer is a winner in a contest after receiving the authorization request message; and
code for sending a response message to the consumer, if the consumer is a winner, wherein the response message includes an indication that the consumer is a winner. - View Dependent Claims (23)
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