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Method and apparatus for providing multiple transaction cards in assembly

  • US 7,290,703 B2
  • Filed: 01/03/2005
  • Issued: 11/06/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/03/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A transaction card assembly comprising:

  • at least a first transaction card having a first machine readable feature that is useable in a transaction involving the first transaction card, the first machine readable feature including information representing a first account associated with the first transaction card, the first transaction card useable only in a transaction with a first issuer of the first transaction card for the purchase of products and/or services sold by the first issuer; and

    at least a second transaction card having a second machine readable feature that is useable in a transaction involving the second transaction card, the second machine readable feature including information representing a second account associated with the second transaction card, the second transaction card useable in a transaction with an entity other than the first issuer to purchase products and/or services sold by the entity, the transaction with the entity being completed without any involvement of the first issuer;

    wherein the first and second transaction cards are connected together and arranged for selective separation by a user at or before a time of using the first or second transaction cards, and wherein a line of weakness is provided between the first and second transaction cards.

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