Abstract: Rewards programs in which rewards are awarded for a series of transactions using a universal transaction associating identifier to associate transactions in common within each rewards program in a reward processing system. The system includes resource providers, a rewards program rule implementer having access to a rewards program database, and an implementer processor. The implementer processor receives transaction data whenever a transaction occurs using the universal transaction associating identifier, determines when a consumer has performed the transactions satisfying rules requirements, and identifies and awards a reward, including vouchers, for the consumer. The reward processing system generates a universal transaction associating identifier from a plurality of identification sources and provides for objects containing the universal transaction associating identifier. The reward processing system issues and redeems vouchers exchangeable for rewards.

Abstract: Rewards programs in which rewards are awarded for a series of transactions using a universal transaction associating identifier to associate transactions in common within each rewards program in a reward processing system. The system includes resource providers, a rewards program rule implementer having access to a rewards program database, and an implementer processor. The implementer processor receives transaction data whenever a transaction occurs using the universal transaction associating identifier, determines when a consumer has performed the transactions satisfying rules requirements, and identifies and awards a reward, including vouchers, for the consumer. The reward processing system generates a universal transaction associating identifier from a plurality of identification sources and provides for objects containing the universal transaction associating identifier. The reward processing system issues and redeems vouchers exchangeable for rewards.

Abstract: A system (and method) are configured to generate vouchers to exchange for rewards associated with a physical commerce center having a plurality of retailers. The vouchers are disseminated by several modes, including issuance apparatuses. Voucher-related data is tracked in a system including a central computer, issuance apparatuses, other remote devices, and a database. On behalf of a shopping center, vouchers exchangeable for rewards serve to attract visitor traffic, promote consumer spending, and bolster rents, occupancy, and tenant retention. Advances are achieved by differentiating and automating functions at a shopping center level, as distinct from a retailer level. Functions include voucher dissemination, qualification, verification, tracking, redemption, and fraud countermeasures; brokering of rewards with reward providers; administration of surveys to procure marketing information; and issuance of reports. The configuration enables formation of a market of reward providers.