Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for registering frequent travelers and for confirming traveler identities so that a more streamlined procedure may be used during security checks prior to departure of the registered traveler. One such method includes receiving a customer data set and a customer biometric with a controller, and transmitting at least a portion of the data set to a remote system. In some embodiments the remote system is a background check system, such as an FBI database system for checking whether the individual associated with the biometric is wanted by local, state or federal authorities, is on a terrorist watchlist, and the like. The method includes receiving a response from the remote system, and creating a registered traveler record using the customer data set and the customer biometric. In this manner, a customer can become a registered traveler, after providing various data and biometric(s), and submitting to a background check.

Abstract: A transaction card assembly that includes a transaction card having a contactless integrated circuit that communicates with a card reader, and a sheet surrounding a transaction card and substantially coplanar with the card. The transaction card is detached from the sheet by pressing on at least a portion of the card in a direction substantially perpendicular to the sheet. Also, a punchout transaction card that includes a contactless integrated circuit that communicates with a card reader. At least a portion of an edge of the card was attached to a substantially coplanar sheet surrounding the card, and the card was detached from the sheet by pressing on at least a portion of the attached card that was substantially perpendicular to the sheet.