Credit Card Consumer Protection Act of 2001
Summary
Mandates disclosure to a credit card account holder of the fees and interest rates imposed upon credit advances through the use of third party checks.
Proscribes over-the-limit fees in creditor-approved transactions, and two-cycle billing.
Prescribes additional notice requirements governing: (1) introductory ("teaser") rates to identify the fixed and variable interest rate which will apply following the introductory period; (2) last payment date and payment processing date before imposition of late fees; and (3) the period of time required to pay off the outstanding balance if only the minimum payment is forwarded.