A prepaid card issuing system that includes a card with identifying indicia associated with a specific entity, such as a store from which products or services can be purchased, and a value such as a financial denomination, disposed thereon. An issuing terminal is also provided and is structured to receive...http://www.google.de/patents/US20050218216?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20050218216 - Prepaid card issuing system