FACTA (Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act)

Passed in 2003, the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act enables consumers to request a free credit report from the top three credit reporting companies. These free credit reports can only occur once every twelve months.

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  • Acquirer

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

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  • UDAP (Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices)

    Unfair or Deceptive Acts of Practices (UDAP) is a collection of rules for banking regulations, aiming to protect credit card users while adding to card-related disclosures.

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