A system having a host having information regarding at least one transaction
card
account. The host functions to transfer card data to a drone card carried within
the host. The host includes a biometric sensor or other suitable identification
means for authentication of the user prior to use of the drone card. Once the user
is authenticated, the drone card provides a readable identifier that corresponds
to a transaction card account selected by the user. The functions of host could
alternatively be integrated into the drone card.