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Discount Rate
Merchants are charged a fee for the processing services that enable them to accept cards as payment. This fee, called the "merchant discount” or "discount rate,” is...
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Issuer
An issuer is the organization that issues a credit or debit card.
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FTC (Federal Trade Commission)
The Federal Trade Commission is an independent agency that advocates for consumer protection and the prevention anti-competitive business practices.
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