Patent ID: 8528810
Filing Date: 2013-09-10
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A method for providing a multi-purpose device for use with a plurality of systems, comprising: a first party assigning a first account number to the multi-purpose device, the first account number associated with a first account with the first party for use in a first system; the first party assigning a second account number to the multi-purpose device, the second account number associated with a second account with a second party for use in a second system; the first party, using at least one of a plurality of computer processors, linking the first account number to the second account number; the first party providing the second party with an electronic file comprising at least one of the first account number and the second account number, and a match number common to both the first account number and the second account number; and the first party issuing the multi-purpose device to a customer.