### Question
How is the term consumer defined?


### Answer
The term **consumer** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 1693a* as the following:

> a natural person

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 1693a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 41-CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION > SUBCHAPTER VI-ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFERS**

