Merchant Account

An account opened through a payment processor or financial institution that allows payees to accept credit card payments from a payer.

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  • Issuer

    An issuer is the organization that issues a credit or debit card.

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  • TILA (Truth in Lending Act)

    The Truth in Lending Act requires the full disclosure of finance charges and terms with regard to costs associated with borrowing.

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