POINT-OF-SALE SAVING AND INVESTING
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1. A computer-implemented method for investing at a point-of-sale, the method comprising:
- extracting information from a card at a point-of-sale wherein the card stores investing information for an investment product;
receiving funds for the purchase of the investment product at the point-of-sale; and
generating a receipt of the purchase.
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Abstract
Various implementations of this disclosure provide apparatuses and methods for establishing, acquiring, or purchasing investment products at a POS. In some implementations, a card may be provided to facilitate the investing or saving at the POS. For example, an investment or saving card may be provided that stores information to facilitate the purchase of stock, bonds, CDs, or commodities or to facilitate the opening of a bank account. A POS terminal is configured to facilitate the purchase of stock, bonds, a CD, or commodities or to open a bank account either directly or indirectly.
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20 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented method for investing at a point-of-sale, the method comprising:
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extracting information from a card at a point-of-sale wherein the card stores investing information for an investment product; receiving funds for the purchase of the investment product at the point-of-sale; and generating a receipt of the purchase. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A computer-implemented method for opening a bank account at a point-of-sale, the method comprising:
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extracting information from a card at a point-of-sale terminal wherein the card stores banking information for a bank account to be opened; and generating a receipt indicating bank account details of the bank account.
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14. The method of claim 14 further comprising:
receiving funds at the point-of-sale terminal and depositing the funds in the bank account. - View Dependent Claims (13)
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15. A investment stand comprising:
a rack to hold a plurality of cards wherein each card corresponds to at least one investment product and each card includes investment information stored on the card. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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