Banking Terms
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100

Independent agency of the United States government that insures deposits at banks and savings associations

What is the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)?

100

Got a new idea (product or service)? Through this tollgate process you must proceed...

What is NPI?

100

This partner has been with Synchrony for over 40 years, specializing in home improvement.

What is Lowe's?

100

This town is the home of the US Treasury, the Smithsonian, and Congress.

What is Washington D.C.?

100

Although they each use their own version of the currency, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, the Philippines, and Uruguay all use a currency with this four-letter name.

What is Peso?

200

The transaction fee paid by a merchant's bank to the cardholder's bank when a customer uses a credit or debit card to make a purchase.

What is interchange?

200

The goal of this strategic priority is to forge more direct relationships with consumers, and offer unique value from the Synchrony ecosystem to attract more consumers, drive greater partner sales, and accelerate growth.

What is ACE?

200

A recently announced renewal, this D&V partner has all your clothing, home, jewelry, and beauty needs at sensible prices with a national footprint.

What is JCPenney?

200

Founded in 1892 by Thomas Edison, this company eventually spun off and IPO'd its consumer finance division to become what is currently known today as Synchrony Financial.

What is General Electric?

200

This familiar East Coast city is known as one of the most educated cities in the country. Nearly half of its residents have a bachelor's degree or higher. Some know it as "the city that works".

What is Stamford?

300

It's an exclusive network...you can only use this card product at specific partner merchant locations.

What is PLCC?

300

You better double it before it's too late...this Health and Wellness strategic priority won't wait forever.

What is 2x26?

300

This partner's commercials from the 2000s featured the catchy slogan, "Can you hear me now?"

What is Verizon?

300

This former US Treasury Secretary also formerly served as the President of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. In a pinch and need a TARP? He can help you find one.

Who is Timothy Geithner?

300

This mythical term was first popularized in 2013 by venture capitalist Aileen Lee to describe a startup with a market valuation of more than $1 billion.

What is a Unicorn?

400

Incredibly unfair, these practices cause financial harm to consumers, damage consumer confidence, and undermine the financial marketplace.

What are Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practices (UDAAP)? 

400

The bright-eyed new grads of this Synchrony program spend 2 years sharpening their skills before embarking on a new role as AVP in the organization.

What is BLP?

400

Don't lose your hair over trying to remember this CareCredit partner's name. They can help you find it! (Also famous for their TV commercials over the years)

What is Bosley?

400

Previously the fifteenth chair of the Federal Reserve, this economist became U.S. Secretary of the Treasury on January 26, 2021.

Who is Janet Yellen?

400

This park with a familiar office view was redesigned in the 1920s by Lusby Simpson in a French-style symmetrical fashion. Prior, it served as a training ground for Union troops in the Civil War.

What is Bryant Park?

500

Printed on the front or back of your credit card, the 3-4 digits that make up this number provide an added security layer for card not present or online transactions

What is the CVV number?

500

Don't just sell or shop in one place with this strategy - we'll encourage you to cross a few lines.

What is Cross-shop/Cross-sell?

500

Well known in the music community, this Lifestyle platform partner is famous for its "sweet" treats included with every customer delivery.

What is Sweetwater?

500

The earliest evidence of money comes from around 3,000 BC in this modern-day Middle Eastern civilization. Citizens would draw agricultural symbols on clay tablets to represent debts.

What is Ancient Mesopotamia?

500

Call it part the OC, but more specifically, call it the hometown of CareCredit.

What is Costa Mesa?

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