A system, method and apparatus having the capability of issuing at least
one unique identifying card, associating a payment amount and face value
with each unique identifying card and receiving a payment for each unique
identifying card. The method, system and apparatus are further capable of
crediting the payment to one or more revenue distribution recipients in
real time and updating the face value of the unique identifying card in
real time to reflect its use for a transaction, and of tracking
information about the card and use of the card.