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Topic: MasterCard Files for Patent to Integrate Bitcoin Into Upcoming Shopping Cart! (Read 1495 times)

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I wish MasterCard would print a QR code on my bill and I could just pay in btc.

If they want to stay competitive, they will need to offer QR or similar technology.
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Activity: 174
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The news don't seem to have any effect on bitcoin price.
sr. member
Activity: 448
Merit: 250
I am not entirely sure what this is to be honest. I can pay in BTC? How's that any different from a bitcoin debit card? Or can I retroactively pay in bitcoin (at end of month like some are suggesting)?
hero member
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Merit: 500
Time is on our side, yes it is!
I wish MasterCard would print a QR code on my bill and I could just pay in btc.

That's a good damn idea!

Would be very nice to see some kind of implementation along those lines for starters.  I don't even care if the option went to their most preferred customers at ver least it is a great start to something that could catch on and be huge if other followed suit..
sr. member
Activity: 644
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I wish MasterCard would print a QR code on my bill and I could just pay in btc.

That's a good damn idea!
It would be more likely that they would make their customers pay online if they wanted to pay with bitcoin as the exchange rate can vary widely over the 45 day period that people have to pay their credit card bills.

It should also be noted that Mastercard does not actually lend people money, the issuing banks do. As a result people do not pay mastercard directly
full member
Activity: 151
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This news is big.

If implemented, bitcoin will suddenly gain a huge percentage of global payment share.
sr. member
Activity: 406
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I wish MasterCard would print a QR code on my bill and I could just pay in btc.

That is a pretty enlightened idea. Any biller could do just that and save a ton of fees in the process.
full member
Activity: 191
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I wish MasterCard would print a QR code on my bill and I could just pay in btc.

That's a good damn idea!
legendary
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I wish MasterCard would print a QR code on my bill and I could just pay in btc.
legendary
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This is BIG news: http://www.bitcoinvalues.net/mastercard-bitcoin-patent-global-shopping-cart-filed.html. Where are you Visa, American Express?

OOPS ...why these monsters want a patent for every damn thing ?
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hero member
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Merit: 500
Time is on our side, yes it is!
Why now all of a sudden I wonder?  Also interesting they feel they can patent this makes me interested to follow this story.  Thanks for the the new JessyMatt.
sr. member
Activity: 406
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That could really be our "in" for major supermarket chains and gas stations etc. It would not be ideal to have to use the mastercard system to spend bit coin in those places but it would be a nice way to get a toe hold.
sr. member
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Adapt or die. Darwin live.
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