System and method for issuance, use, and replacement of multi-purpose devices

摘要

Systems and methods for issuance, use, and replacement of multi-purpose devices are disclosed. A method for providing a multi-purpose device for use with a plurality of systems may include (1) 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; (2) 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; and (3) the first party issuing the multi-purpose device to a customer. A system for using a multi-purpose device for use with a plurality of systems may include a first transaction system; a second transaction system, and a multi-purpose card issued by a first party that includes 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 the first transaction system; and 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 the second transaction system.

主权项

1. A method for replacement of a multi-purpose device for use with a plurality of systems, comprising:
a first party receiving a replacement request for the multi-purpose device, the multi-purpose device having a first account number associated with a first account with the first party for use in a first system and a second account number associated with a second account with a second party for use in a second system; at least one computer processor for the first party retrieving a replacement multi-purpose device, the replacement multi-purpose device having at least a third account number; the at least one computer processor for the first party updating a database for the second party to associate the third account number with the second account; the at least one computer processor for the first party activating the third account number; and the at least one computer processor for the first party providing the second party with an electronic file comprising the second account number and the third account number, and a match number linking the third account number to the first account.