METHOD OF BUNDLING ACTIVATION AND SALES OF GIFT CARDS

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20090283594A1
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12468502

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A method for bundling the activation and sale of gift cards is provided whereby a plurality of gift cards is packaged together into a multi-pack that is then purchased and activated in a single transaction. In this manner, electronic transaction cards are bundled such that there is more than one card in a single package. The customer is then presented with a variety of the electronic transaction card multi-packs for consideration and purchase. Upon making their selection, the customer takes the multi-pack to a cashier to complete a traditional checkout and purchase operation. The cards are then bulk activated at an activation terminal. This allows a person purchasing a multi-pack, for example to purchase three $25.00 gift cards for their face value plus one activation fee and then distribute each of those cards to a different individual as a gift.

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THE KROGER CO1014 VINE STREET CINCINNATI OH 45202

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cosco, Gregg Loveland , US 1 24
Reilly, Clare Cincinnati , US 2 41
Walton, Gretchen Maineville , US 1 24

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