Credit Card Issuer
/ˈkrɛdɪt kɑrd ɪˈsuər/
Definitions
- (n.) A financial institution or entity that issues credit cards to consumers, enabling them to borrow funds up to a credit limit for purchases or cash advances.
The credit card issuer is responsible for billing and collecting payments from the cardholder.
Forms
- credit card issuer
- credit card issuers
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Commentary
The term specifically denotes the party issuing the credit card, distinct from the card network or the cardholder; clear identification is important in contractual and regulatory contexts.
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