| abstract |
A system and method for implementing a program such as a loyalty program. An account (e.g., card) system includes a plurality of participating account holders (e.g., cardholders), a plurality of non-participating account holders (e.g., cardholders), a plurality of non-preferred merchants and a plurality of preferred merchants. A processor executes the program including evaluating transactions to identify qualifying transactions involving both a participating account holders (e.g., cardholders) and a preferred merchant. Rebates are provided for identified, qualifying transactions. |