Patent ID: 9361615
Filing Date: 2016-06-07
CPC Classification: G06Q

Claim Text:
1. A method for enabling in store credit card activation for a user, comprising: providing a display at a store with one or more tamper evident packages comprising a temporary spending pass (TSP); providing that said TSP comprises a serial number thereon that is not the same as a credit card account number with which said TSP is associated; providing that said TSP comprises a QR code thereon; providing that said QR code comprises information that directs a processor with a scanning device to a web location comprising a credit application that allows said user to enter credit related information; providing a credit system programmed to provide approval or disapproval of credit for said user by an issuer; and providing that upon approval by said credit system by said issuer that said user is queried whether or not said TSP is in possession of said user whereupon if said TSP is in possession of said user then upon correctly entering said serial number said TSP is activated for spending for a time period designated by the issuer.