522210  Credit Card Issuing 

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing
credit by issuing credit cards. Credit card issuance provides the funds
required to purchase goods and services in return for payment of the
full balance or payments on an installment basis. Credit card banks are
included in this industry.

The data published with NAICS code 522210 include these parts of the following
SIC industries:

     6021 (pt)  National commercial banks (credit card issuing)
     6022 (pt)  State commercial banks (credit card issuing)
     6141 (pt)  Credit card issuing by personal credit institutions
     6153 (pt)  Other short-term business credit institutions