American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.

Sharecomm Limited Liability Company

Randall G Beck

Sven Miller

Clyde Page

Steven J Keiser

David A Ashby

Gail E Larsen

Andrew R Plitt

Nick C Harris

Gennye Hannover Feldman

Paula S Martinez

Jon Steven Imada

Rachel Heitz

John Steven Imada

Gennye Feldman Krasner

Paula S Simper

The present invention generally relates to a system and method for distributing an open transaction instrument. The system includes the steps of: accessibly offering for sale, in a retail environment, the open transaction instrument; selling a selected open transaction instrument; and enabling the use of the open transaction instrument. The transaction instrument may be, for example, an open pre-paid card. Furthermore, accessibly offering the open pre-paid card for sale, in one exemplary embodiment, is performed by hanging the pre-paid card on a rack. The distribution of the open transaction instrument may also comprise the step of sending a message, in substantially real time, causing the pre-paid open transaction instrument to be funded but not activated. Also, in accordance with further exemplary embodiments of the present invention, an issuer system is suitably configured to leverage existing infrastructure for inventory and related processes.

Systems, methods and devices for selling transaction instruments

Systems, methods, and devices for selling transaction instruments

A system, method, and computer program product are used for packaging a stored value card that unviewably secures the secured value card in the package. The package includes a readable area allowing for purchasing of the stored value card without removing it from the package or viewing it within the package. This can allow for minimized fraud and illegal use of stored value cards. In one example, the package is scanned for purchasing, and once the purchase in approved, the purchaser can activate the card.

System, method, and computer program product for packaging and activating stored value cards

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Alpine, UT, United States of America

Randall G Beck