Security system and method for transaction cards
OwnerPamela Robin Cumminsinventor
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Abstract
A transaction card for financial transactions has a data carrier encoded with information identifying an associated financial institution, and visible information identifying a transaction card type and card holder's name but not including visible identification of one or more of the issuing financial institution, expiry date and account number of the card. A financial transaction system using said card is also disclosed.
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A transaction card for financial transactions, said card including a data carrier encoded with information identifying a financial institution with which said card is associated, and visible information identifying a transaction card type and card holder's name, said card not including visible identification of issuing financial institution, expiry date and account number of the card.
A financial transaction system including
- a transaction card issued by a financial institution, said card including a data carrier encoded with information identifying a financial institution with which said card is associated, and visible information identifying a transaction card type and card holder's name, said card not including visible identification of issuing financial institution, expiry date and account number of the card,
- a card reader at a transaction location, and
- a transaction processing computer in communication with said card reader for processing a transaction.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.