Abstract: A method for selling a cryptocurrency via a consumer-operated kiosk is provided. In some embodiments, the method: displays to a user, via a user interface, one or more options to purchase one or more cryptocurrencies; receives from the user, via the user interface, a selection of one of the cryptocurrencies; obtains a cryptocurrency exchange rate from a cryptocurrency exchange; presents the exchange rate to the user via the user interface; receives from the user payment for the selected cryptocurrency via a bill acceptor; purchases the selected cryptocurrency from the cryptocurrency exchange in an amount based on a value of the received payment and the exchange rate; and displays to the user, via the user interface, a receipt having a redemption code and a personal identification number (PIN), wherein both the redemption code and the PIN are necessary to obtain the selected cryptocurrency.

Abstract: A method for selling a cryptocurrency via a consumer-operated kiosk is provided. In some embodiments, the method: displays to a user, via a user interface, one or more options to purchase one or more cryptocurrencies; receives from the user, via the user interface, a selection of one of the cryptocurrencies; obtains a cryptocurrency exchange rate from a cryptocurrency exchange; presents the exchange rate to the user via the user interface; receives from the user payment for the selected cryptocurrency via a bill acceptor; purchases the selected cryptocurrency from the cryptocurrency exchange in an amount based on a value of the received payment and the exchange rate; and displays to the user, via the user interface, a receipt having a redemption code and a personal identification number (PIN), wherein both the redemption code and the PIN are necessary to obtain the selected cryptocurrency.

Abstract: A method for selling a cryptocurrency via a consumer-operated kiosk is provided. In some embodiments, the method: displays to a user, via a user interface, one or more options to purchase one or more cryptocurrencies; receives from the user, via the user interface, a selection of one of the cryptocurrencies; obtains a cryptocurrency exchange rate from a cryptocurrency exchange; presents the exchange rate to the user via the user interface; receives from the user payment for the selected cryptocurrency via a bill acceptor; purchases the selected cryptocurrency from the cryptocurrency exchange in an amount based on a value of the received payment and the exchange rate; and displays to the user, via the user interface, a receipt having a redemption code and a personal identification number (PIN), wherein both the redemption code and the PIN are necessary to obtain the selected cryptocurrency.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to gift card exchange kiosks, servers, and other systems, and associated methods of use. Particular portions of the present disclosure are directed to preventing misuse of gift card exchanges by consumers at kiosks. In some embodiments, for example, a first gift card is received from a consumer at a kiosk. A cash voucher is dispensed to the consumer in exchange for the first gift card. An exchange server drains the face value from the first gift card to prevent future use by the consumer and uses the face value to purchase a second gift card. The second gift card can then be sold by the kiosk and/or kiosk operator for value.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed a mobile computing device that is programmed to communicate with a gift card exchange server that allows a user to exchange gift cards for consideration from a remote location. The mobile computing device is configured to receive information about a gift card from a user and to transmit the information to the gift card exchange server. The gift card exchange server determines an offer for the gift card and transmits it to the mobile computing device for presentation to the user. In one embodiment, if the offer is accepted, the user is prompted to provide personal identifying information. In order to reduce fraud, the gift card exchange server also requests device specific identifying information that is unique to the mobile computing device itself and associates the device specific identifying information with the offer.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to gift card exchange kiosks, servers, and other systems, and associated methods of use. Particular portions of the present disclosure are directed to preventing misuse of gift card exchanges by consumers at kiosks. In some embodiments, for example, a first gift card is received from a consumer at a kiosk. A cash voucher is dispensed to the consumer in exchange for the first gift card. An exchange server drains the face value from the first gift card to prevent future use by the consumer and uses the face value to purchase a second gift card. The second gift card can then be sold by the kiosk and/or kiosk operator for value.