A cardholder agreement is a legal document outlining the terms under which a credit card is offered to a customer. Among other provisions, the cardholder agreement states the annual percentage rate (APR) of the card, as well as how the card's minimum payments are calculated.
Credit Cards as Liabilities The balance owed on a credit card can be treated either as a negative asset, known as a “contra” asset, or as a liability. In this article we'll explore the optional method of using liability accounts, however, there are several advantages to using the Contra Asset Approach.
The National Automated Clearinghouse Association (Nacha) is the organization that governs ACH transactions and the network they use.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) helps consumers by providing educational materials and accepting complaints. It supervises banks, lenders, and large non-bank entities, such as credit reporting agencies and debt collection companies.
A Note About Credit Cards: Most legitimate credit cards are issued by banks, which are outside the FTC's jurisdiction, but the FTC prosecutes non-banks that deceptively market credit cards.
Under the CCFPL, the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation has expanded authority to oversee financial service and product providers it did not previously regulate.
Here are the steps to becoming a successful credit card processing agent: Pick a niche. Learn as much as you can about credit card processing. Compare ISO/MSP programs for ones that align with your goals and style. Apply to your chosen program. Collect and prepare your business assets. Start selling.
The FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection stops unfair, deceptive and fraudulent business practices by collecting reports from consumers and conducting investigations, suing companies and people that break the law, developing rules to maintain a fair marketplace, and educating consumers and businesses about their rights ...