Acquirer

An acquirer is a bank that processes credit and debit card transactions for a merchant.

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    All transactions must be authorized via terminal, cash register, voice authorization, or automated voice response phone system (IVR).

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  • CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)

    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is a government agency that is responsible for protecting consumers from questionable financial practices.

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