Another factor undermining the card companies is the rise of debt settlement firms.

另一个逐渐消弱信用卡公司的因素是债务清算公司的兴起。

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to draft administrative rules for bank card settlement business;

研究拟订银行卡结算业务管理规章；

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However, some people do use credit card debt settlement agency.

不过，有些人不使用信用卡债务清算机构。

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American Express is responsible for the merchant network, processing transactions from point of sale to settlement with card issuers.

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The results were boosted by a gain related to a settlement with credit card companies.

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We expect one or more lawsuits to be filed over this matter, with a class-action suit likely, though (and be sure to note this is not legal advice) most owners would be better served accepting the proposed gift-card settlement than becoming involved in a long-term suit that might ultimately prove to be of little value.

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