### Question
How is the "accepted credit card" defined?


### Answer
The term **accepted credit card** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 1602* as follows -

> any credit card which the cardholder has requested and received or has signed or has used, or authorized another to use, for the purpose of obtaining money, property, labor, or services on credit

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 1602*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 40-DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE > SUBCHAPTER I-CONSUMER CREDIT COST DISCLOSURE > Part A-General Provisions**

