RG 201
Unsolicited credit cards and debit cards
Issued 15 July 2010. This is a guide for people (card providers) who send out credit or debit cards to consumers.
In plain English
This guide explains rules for card providers who send unsolicited credit or debit cards to consumers in Australia.
RG 201 applies to businesses that issue credit or debit cards. It outlines requirements for unsolicited card mailings. Card providers must ensure consumers actively requested the card. The guide was issued on 15 July 2010 and remains current.
Why it matters
If your business sends out credit or debit cards, ensure consumers requested them. Failing to do so could lead to compliance issues. This protects consumers from unwanted financial products.
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Issuing regulator
ASIC →Topics
Source: https://www.asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/find-a-document/regulatory-guides/rg-201-unsolicited-credit-cards-and-debit-cards/. Rules Mate indexes + summarises; always verify against the regulator's live publication.