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NATIONAL CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION REGULATIONS 2010 - REG 28LBE

Meaning of credit limit increase invitation

  (1)   For the purposes of subsection   133BE(6) of the Act, a communication is covered by the definition of credit limit increase invitation in subsection   133BE(5) of the Act if it:

  (a)   includes a proposed credit limit that is higher than the consumer's existing credit limit; or

  (b)   suggests that a higher credit limit may benefit the consumer.

  (2)   For the purposes of subsection   133BE(6) of the Act, a communication is not covered by the definition of credit limit increase invitation in subsection   133BE(5) of the Act if it only provides generic information about credit limits that is applicable to each consumer who is a party to a credit card contract with the licensee.

Note:   Subsection   133BE(6) of the Act provides that the regulations may make provisions that apply to determining whether a communication is covered by the definition of credit limit increase invitation in subsection   133BE(5) of the Act.


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