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20130056541 | Transaction Card Package Assembly Having Enhanced Security - A transaction card package assembly comprising a transaction card connected to a first panel via a releasable interface, wherein the first panel is affixed to a second panel such that upon releasing the interface, the first panel remains affixed to the second panel and the transaction card is released from the package assembly. | 03-07-2013 |
20130159077 | LOCAL AFFILIATE MARKETING - Merchants within close proximity to each other are “affiliated” with other by distance. A consumer making a first purchase at a first affiliated merchant is provided coupons or other incentives to make a second purchase with one or more other affiliated merchants. The consumer may pre-pay for the second purchase at the first affiliated merchant. A payment provider may debit an account of the first affiliated merchant the amount of the second purchase minus any amount due to the first affiliated merchant as a result of the second purchase. An account of the second affiliated merchant offering the incentive may be credited accordingly. The consumer and/or the affiliated merchant offering the incentive may be notified so that the consumer can simply go to the affiliated merchant to pick up the purchase, such as by showing proof of purchase or an identifier. | 06-20-2013 |
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