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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 15, 2013
Filed:
Jun. 25, 2009
Joseph A. Giordano, Waxhaw, NC (US);
Elbert Lee Whitler, Webster Groves, MO (US);
Herbert M. Fellman, Charlotte, NC (US);
Joseph A. Giordano, Waxhaw, NC (US);
Elbert Lee Whitler, Webster Groves, MO (US);
Herbert M. Fellman, Charlotte, NC (US);
Bank of America Corporation, Charlotte, NC (US);
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for providing transaction fee information to a customer. The apparatus and methods may provide to a customer at a merchant point of sale terminal information regarding a transaction fee. The transaction may be based on the customer's credit card or other purchasing instrument. The transaction fee may be imposed by an issuer of the credit card. The merchant may be required to pay the fee. The point of sale terminal may be configured to provide an opportunity for the customer to decide, based on the transaction fee, whether to continue the transaction or obtain information about fees associated with other credit cards.