Fair Credit Billing Act

Fair Credit Billing Act
An amendment to the Truth in Lending Act that gives consumers the right to challenge errors on their credit card statements. Once notified of an error, the company must either correct it or explain why it believes the statement is correct within set time limits.
Category: Bankruptcy, Foreclosure & Debt → Debt & Collection Agencies
Category: Personal Finance & Retirement

Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary. . 2009.

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