Patent attributes
The described embodiments contemplate a system, method, apparatus, and computer-readable medium with computer-executable instructions for accessing multiple accounts. The apparatus may be an interactive access card and/or portable electronic device that includes a memory component for storing data associated with multiple accounts, an input component for selecting an account, and a processing component for retrieving data associated with the selected account. The apparatus also may be an access card that includes a rectangular shaped substrate and an interface component for storing data associated with multiple accounts. The apparatus also may be an electronic reader that includes an interface component for reading an access card, a software component for identifying the accounts stored on the access card, an input component for selecting an account, and a processing component for accessing a database associated with the selected account, transmitting data associated with the selected account, and completing a transaction.