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A card issuer is a bank or financial institution that provides credit or debit cards to consumers.
The issuer extends credit, sets terms, and handles billing—distinct from the card network (Visa, Mastercard) that processes transactions.
Contact your card issuer to dispute the charge.
Also called issuing bank.
- bankPlace holding deposits
- creditRecognition or payment deferral
- VisaGlobal payment processor
- MastercardGlobal payment network brand
- approvalFavorable opinion given
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