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Card Issuer

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

A financial institution that issues general-purpose credit cards carrying one of the two bankcard company logos. The issuing financial institution establishes the credit relationship with the consumer.

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A financial institution that issues general-purpose credit cards carrying one of the two bankcard company logos. The issuing financial institution establishes the credit relationship with the consumer.