ELECTRONIC RECEIPT SYSTEM AND METHOD

摘要

A system and method is provided for generating and storing electronic receipts from any type of public facing business having a live point-of-purchase and utilizing electronic payment systems, including, for example, point-of-sale (POS) systems having a credit card terminal and/or an electronic cash register (ECR). A unique identifier can be associated with a registered user to facilitate a product return, accept coupons online and redeem them in-store, generate and transmit a gift receipt, or participate in retailer loyalty programs. The system can further include account interfaces for registered merchants and users to view and manage their account information.