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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 19, 2010
Filed:
Jul. 25, 2006
Donald Kingsborough, Danville, CA (US);
Talbott Roche, Belvedere, CA (US);
Teri Llach, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Julianna Shaw, Hillsborough, CA (US);
Donald Kingsborough, Danville, CA (US);
Talbott Roche, Belvedere, CA (US);
Teri Llach, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Julianna Shaw, Hillsborough, CA (US);
Blackhawk Network, Inc., Pleasanton, CA (US);
Abstract
In some embodiments, the present application relates to card-free programs provided by a merchant to a customer, whereby the customer has access to functions such as payment options and/or loyalty program benefits without needing to present a physical card at a point of sale. For example, a customer may make a card-free purchase of goods or services from a merchant, whereby the customer need not present a card such as a debit card, credit card, loyalty card, or other physical tender to make a purchase. Further, the customer need not provide biometric data or otherwise use an electronic device or identifier to make a purchase. Alternatively or additionally, the customer may access a loyalty program without needing to provide a physical card or data associated with a card.