Method and apparatus for adding value to a stored value account

摘要

An apparatus and method for adding value to a stored value account using a scanable stored value code are provided. Through the use of scanable stored value codes, the process of adding value to a stored value account can be improved. Stored value card containing scanable stored value codes provide advantages to holders of stored value accounts.

主权项

1. A stored value instrument comprising:
a human-readable code representing value to be added to a stored value account; a scanable stored value code obscured by a removable opaque material, the scanable stored value code comprising the information represented by the human-readable code and instructions related to use of the information represented by the human-readable code.