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Systems and methods for gift card linking

US10565584B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 2019
Grant dateFeb 18, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q40/02
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for gift card linking are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a method for processing a payment using a linked stored value instrument may include (1) receiving, from a merchant, a payment request for a transaction, the payment request comprising an identification of a transaction amount and a transaction account; (2) at least one computer processor retrieving a stored value instrument for the merchant that is associated with the transaction account; and (3) the at least one computer processor causing the stored value instrument to be debited for a first portion of the transaction amount.

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