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 an associated account number with a specific provider of goods and/or services. The card has an associated identifier...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US7292998?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7292998 - System and method for adding value to a stored-value account