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Method and system for collecting bank account information from an individual and authenticating the individual prior to allowing the bank account to receive an electronic fund transfer

US7427017B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 2006
Grant dateSep 23, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q40/00
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A computer-implemented method for collecting bank account information from an individual and authenticating the individual prior to allowing the bank account to receive an electronic fund transfer comprises providing a website; allowing the individual on the website to enter bank account information to which funds will be transferred; delivering application forms with a unique bar-coded identifier over the internet to the individual; electronically receiving and storing the application forms after being completed by the individual and linking the bar coded identifier with the individual's bank account information; visually comparing by at least first and second customer support representatives information provided on the forms with information provided on the website to verify the identity of the individual; and validating payment to the individual if the individual's identity is verified.

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