Acquirer

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

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  • Interchange

    Interchange is a small fee paid by a merchant's bank (acquirer) to a cardholder's bank (issuer) to compensate the issuer for the value and benefits that merchants...

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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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