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Cardholder Bank Account

cardholder's financial institution

Issuing a Major Credit Card

Issuing Financial Institution:
The bank or other financial institution that extends credit to a cardholder through bankcard accounts. The financial institution issues a credit card and bills the cardholder for purchases against the bankcard account. Also referred to as the cardholder's financial institution. Simply put the Issuer is a bank or other institution that issues a credit card or debit card to an individual.

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