Patent ID: 7191939
Filing Date: 2007-03-20
Classification: G06Q,G07F

Abstract:
1. A method for facilitating distribution of a transaction instrument through a distributor, the method comprising the steps of: providing a transaction instrument associated with a transaction account to the distributor; receiving, via a web based interface, information requesting authorization of the distribution of the transaction instrument; providing a response to the distributor via said web based interface; activating said distributed transaction instrument after distribution via an interactive voice response system, wherein said transaction instrument is an open pre-paid card, and wherein said distributor is a merchant; associating a first number with said open pre-paid card, wherein said first number is suitably configured to conform to a Travelers Cheque infrastructure, wherein said first number comprises, at least in part, a serial number, wherein said open pre-paid card is one of a plurality of cards, and wherein said plurality of cards are consigned to said merchant in groups with each card identified respectively by said plurality of sequential numbers; and associating a second number with said card, wherein said second number is a randomized account number.