Credit Card Rules » 5 new rights for credit card users5 CARD Act gains1 of 7Many consumers have never heard of the law that brought about recent changes in credit card disclosures, offers and industry practices. In fact, just half of credit card holders report awareness of the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009, according to a 2011 survey from Synovate, a global market research firm.Though the law rolled out in three main phases, the biggest round of provisions took effect on Feb. 22, 2010.Here are five rights or protections consumers gained through the Credit CARD Act.« Back to Credit Card Rules. Related Articles:Fees your card can raiseNo help for business cardsCan you co-sign for card?Related Links:CARD Act limits penaltiesCARD Act 'gotchas'Credit card billing changes advertisement
Credit Card Rules » 5 new rights for credit card users
Many consumers have never heard of the law that brought about recent changes in credit card disclosures, offers and industry practices. In fact, just half of credit card holders report awareness of the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009, according to a 2011 survey from Synovate, a global market research firm.
Though the law rolled out in three main phases, the biggest round of provisions took effect on Feb. 22, 2010.
Here are five rights or protections consumers gained through the Credit CARD Act.
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