Method and system for managing reward reversal after posting
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1. A method for managing reward reversal in connection with a loyalty program, the method comprising:
- receiving, at a computer, information relating to a previously completed transaction that is to be reversed, the previously completed transaction being associated with an account linked to the loyalty program;
determining, by the computer, reversal information for the previously completed transaction, the reversal information including a total value of the previously completed transaction, an accumulated reward, a new total transaction value, and a new accumulated reward;
reversing, by the computer, the accumulated reward earned from the previously completed transaction using the reversal information;
creating, by the computer, an escrow account upon the reversal of the previously completed transaction, the escrow account having a negative reward value, and the escrow account being created when the reversal of the previously completed transaction disqualifies redemption of the accumulated reward; and
using the reversal information to reverse the previously completed transaction and update the account.
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Abstract
A system for managing reward reversal is provided. The system includes a device that is capable of adjusting the accumulation and redemption levels of rewards after a purchase or return transaction.
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1. A method for managing reward reversal in connection with a loyalty program, the method comprising:
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receiving, at a computer, information relating to a previously completed transaction that is to be reversed, the previously completed transaction being associated with an account linked to the loyalty program; determining, by the computer, reversal information for the previously completed transaction, the reversal information including a total value of the previously completed transaction, an accumulated reward, a new total transaction value, and a new accumulated reward; reversing, by the computer, the accumulated reward earned from the previously completed transaction using the reversal information; creating, by the computer, an escrow account upon the reversal of the previously completed transaction, the escrow account having a negative reward value, and the escrow account being created when the reversal of the previously completed transaction disqualifies redemption of the accumulated reward; and using the reversal information to reverse the previously completed transaction and update the account. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A point-of-sale device configured to use a method for managing reward reversal in connection with a loyalty program governed by one or more rules, the method comprising:
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receiving, at the point-of-sale device, information relating to a previously completed transaction that is to be reversed, the previously completed transaction being associated with an account linked to the loyalty program; determining, by the point-of-sale device, reversal information for the previously completed transaction, the reversal information including a total value of the previously completed transaction, an accumulated reward, a new total transaction value, and a new accumulated reward; reversing, by the point-of-sale device, the accumulated reward earned from the previously completed transaction using the reversal information; creating, by a processor of the point-of-sale device, an escrow account upon the reversal of the previously completed transaction, the escrow account having a negative reward value, and the escrow account being created when the reversal of the previously completed transaction disqualifies redemption of the accumulated reward; and using the reversal information to reverse the previously completed transaction and update the associated account. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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14. A system for managing reward reversals in connection with a loyalty program, comprising:
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a computer comprising control logic configured to;
receive information relating to a previously completed transaction that is to be reversed, the previously completed transaction being associated with an account linked to the loyalty program;determine reversal information for the previously completed transaction, wherein the reversal information includes a total value of the previously completed transaction, an accumulated reward, a new total transaction value, and a new accumulated reward; reverse the accumulated reward earned from the previously completed transaction using the reversal information; create an escrow account upon the reversal of the previously completed transaction, the escrow account having a negative reward value, wherein the escrow account is created when the reversal of the previously completed transaction disqualifies redemption of the accumulated reward; and use the reversal information to reverse the previously completed transaction and update the associated account. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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