A server computer system comprises a communications module; a processor coupled with the communications module; and a memory coupled to the processor and storing processor-executable instructions which, when executed by the processor, configure the processor to receive, via the communications module and from a computing device, a signal including digital wallet pass data; store the digital wallet pass data in association with an account; monitor location data and data associated with a value card account to identify a notification event; responsive to identifying the notification event, generate a notification based on the digital wallet pass data; and send, via the communication module and to the computing device, a signal causing the computing device to display the notification.

A portable, application-specific USB autorun device, following connection to a computer terminal, automatically initialises or presents itself as a known type of device and then automatically sends to the terminal a sequence of data complying with a standard protocol, that sequence of data automatically causing content to be accessed or a task to be initiated. The device (i) includes a standardised USB module that includes a USB microcontroller, the standardised module being designed to be attached to or embedded in multiple types of different, application specific packages but (ii) excludes mass memory storage for applications or end-user data.

Described herein are a system and techniques for updating balance information for a disbursement module on a portable device using a transaction module on that same portable device. In some embodiments, each of the transaction module and the disbursement module may be associated with a different transaction processing system. A client device may be used to interact with the transaction module of the portable device via a communication element. In some embodiments, the client device may be configured to receive an account identifier from the transaction module, generate and transmit an authorization request message to an authorization entity, and upon receiving authorization from the authorization entity, cause the transaction module on the portable device to update a balance associated with the disbursement module.

A receipt processing device includes a determination unit, a digitization unit, and a transmission unit. The determination unit is configured to determine whether receipt data generated by a receipt generation unit is receipt data of a transaction receipt indicating contents of a commercial transaction or receipt data of a non-transaction receipt indicating contents of a non-commercial transaction. The digitization unit is configured to digitize, if the receipt data is receipt data of the transaction receipt, the receipt data with an addition of first classification information and digitize, if the receipt data is receipt data of the non-transaction receipt, the receipt data with an addition of second classification information different from the first classification information. The transmission unit is configured to transmit the receipt data digitized by the digitization unit to a server.

A system and method allows users to make purchases by charging or funding a prepaid debit card with their cell phone accounts by simulating a user roaming with their mobile device.

Systems and methods are disclosed for associating a player identifier with a financial account. The financial account can holds funds that are accessible through the player's use of a payment vehicle. Information associated with transactions using the payment vehicle can be used for player relationship purposes.

Systems and methods are disclosed for managing a casino level player account associated with a gaming environment. The casino level player account is associated with a player identifier with a financial account. The financial account can holds funds that are accessible through the player's use of a payment vehicle. Funds held within the casino level player account can be used for wagering.

A computer-implemented method for allowing purchase of virtual gift cards includes receiving a communication indicating a gift card type and specifying a value amount. Responsive to the communication, a purchase of a virtual gift card of that type and storing that value amount is processed. This processing includes processing a payment for the specified value amount. Further, a gift card merchant application programming interface (API) capable of processing a purchase of a virtual gift card of the indicated gift card type is identified from amongst a set of such APIs. That API is used to initiate purchase of the virtual gift card. After the purchase is processed, an indication of the purchased virtual gift card is sent to a mobile computing device. The mobile computing device uses the indication to configure itself to allow transactions using the purchased virtual gift card to be initiated. Fraud detection may also be performed.

A gaming funds transaction device is disclosed that includes a user interface device, and in some embodiments a keypad section having input keys and a display, by which a gamer may obtain a gaming ticket with value added using a credit or debit card. The gaming funds transaction device may have a communication link to a financial institution or another validation service to obtain validation of a request to charge a credit or debit card. The user interface device may be connected to an input and printing section by a flexible arm, or may be an integrated component.

In certain embodiments, a sensory indication may be generated on a transaction card. In some embodiments, an input signal associated with a purchase (executed using a transaction card) may be received. Based on the input signal, a timer for an event related to the purchase may be initiated. An output component of the transaction card may be activated when the timer expires. In some embodiments, the input signal may include information specifying a desired indication related to the event, a given output component for generating the desired indication, or other data.