Abstract: A transaction instrument comprises a plastic and one or more metal inclusions embedded or encased in the plastic. The one or more metal inclusions are in a non-particle form and is selected from the group consisting of a bit, a piece, a strand, a strip, a mesh, a web, and a combination thereof. The metal inclusion is comprised of a metal selected from the group consisting of tungsten, silver, zinc, bismuth, molybdenum, iron, steel, tin, copper, titanium, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A transaction instrument comprising a blended composite of metal and plastic and a method(s) for making a transaction instrument comprising a blended composite of metal and plastic. In an aspect of the invention, the blended composite of metal and plastic is a metal-filled plastic, more particularly a heavy-gravity compound.

Abstract: Examples described herein relate to apparatuses and methods of providing real-time notifications on affordability and advisability of purchasing goods or services using augmented reality. The method includes receiving, from AR device associated with a user, visual data representing a view through a viewing area of the AR device. The visual data comprises geolocation data indicating a geolocation of the AR device. The method includes identifying an image of an object included in the visual data. The method includes determining, based on the visual data, a product identifier associated with the object. The method includes determining an attempt by the user to purchase the object. The method includes generating, in response to determining the attempt, recommendation data based on the product identifier and an account associated with the user. The method includes sending the recommendation data to the AR device to cause the AR device to display the recommendation data to the user.

Abstract: A transaction instrument comprising a metal-filled biodegradable polymer. The biodegradable polymer is a plant-based polymer, a protein-based polymer, or a combination thereof. The metal of the blended composite of metal and biodegradable polymer is a heavy-gravity compound. The transaction instrument is biodegradable in whole or in part. A method(s) for making a transaction instrument comprising a blended composite of metal and a biodegradable polymer is also provided.

Abstract: Systems and techniques for dynamic micropayment fee selector are described herein. A transaction stream may be obtained from an electronic transaction processing service. A transaction velocity of a set of transactions that correspond to a user account of the electronic transaction processing service included in the transaction stream may be calculated for a first period of time. A fee tier data structure may be generated based on the transaction velocity. A fee tier of the fee tier data structure may be applied to the user account. An indication of the applied fee tier and an electronic representation of the fee tier data structure may be transmitted to a device associated with the user account.

Abstract: A transaction instrument and a method of making a transaction instrument by continuous liquid interface production. The transaction instrument such as a transaction card may have many features or components made by or using continuous liquid interface production.