A multi-function transaction processing system including a transaction
terminal having a data entry facility and a transaction processor, the
transaction processor being communicatively associated with a control
processor that defines user accounts and issues one or more authorization
codes associated with the user account(s) in response to payment
authorities provided at the transaction terminal utilizing a payment
authority input of the data entry facility. Furthermore, a printer
assembly is communicatively associated with the transaction terminal and
generates a card assembly, the card assembly including a first portion
containing the authorization code thereon, and a second portion including
additional promotional materials thereon. The user account as defined by
the control assembly, includes a defined value, the authorization code
provided being utilized to facilitate a transaction in accordance with
that defined value.