A system and method for adding value into a customer's stored-value account is provided. A stored-value card is distributed to a merchant for distribution to a customer who has an account with a specific provider of goods and/or services. The stored-value card has an associated identifier that can be...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US7328190?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7328190 - System and method for adding value to a stored-value account