Method for secure transactions utilizing physically separated computers
DCFirst Claim
1. A secure transaction method, comprising the steps of:
- establishing an electronically accessible verification site authorized by the holder of a credit card;
receiving a request for goods or services by a merchant using the credit card, but wherein the card is not required to be physically presented to the merchant;
accessing the verification site by the merchant to determine whether the request for goods or services is an authorized transaction;
sending an electronic authorization communication by the verification site to the holder of the credit card, the message including information indicative of the transaction; and
transmitting, by the holder of the credit card, an approval communication if the transaction is approved by the card holder.
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Abstract
A secure transaction method involves establishing an electronically accessible verification site authorized by the holder of a credit or debit card, and accessing the verification site by a merchant to determine whether a request for goods or services is authorized. The request for goods or services is based upon the use of the credit or debit card, but the card is not physically presented. The verification site is an electronic mail account which may be established by the merchant, card holder or other authorized person or entity. An authorization message is preferably sent from the site to the merchant in response to the step of accessing the verification site by the merchant. The verification site may also be wirelessly accessible, enabling an authorization message to be delivered through a cellular telephone, personal digital assistant, or other mobile device.
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1. A secure transaction method, comprising the steps of:
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establishing an electronically accessible verification site authorized by the holder of a credit card; receiving a request for goods or services by a merchant using the credit card, but wherein the card is not required to be physically presented to the merchant; accessing the verification site by the merchant to determine whether the request for goods or services is an authorized transaction; sending an electronic authorization communication by the verification site to the holder of the credit card, the message including information indicative of the transaction; and transmitting, by the holder of the credit card, an approval communication if the transaction is approved by the card holder. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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