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Cards deployed with inactivated products for activation

US8393545B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 22, 2010
Grant dateMar 12, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F7/0833
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A payment card is provided with a display. A card may be provided to a user with a number of inactivated products. The products may be assigned to the user at card issuance. A user may then activate these products online or via phone. Accordingly, a user may be provided with a cross-selling platform for new products. Discounts, fee waivers, and/or value may be added to an account when an inactivated product is activated.

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