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[Term] Discover Card [Definition] 
The Discover Card began as a reward-based card issued by Sears. Since its founding, Discover has grown to over 5 million merchants accepting the card. In 2007, Discover went to an indirect acquiring model by allowing acquiring processors to acquire and sell Discover as part of the MasterCard/Visa package. All Discover Cards begin with a “6.”
Credit Card Processing and Merchant Services Glossary
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