When it comes to a credit card, I'm curious to know, who is actually "the original creditor? For example, Providian is backed by Citi Bank (I think), but when you sign up for a credit card with Providian, and receive and make payments to Providian, wouldn't that make them the original creditor? Yet, if you default, and they turn it over to collections, the statement has Citi Bank listed as the original creditor. I am just trying to understand how this works. Anyone who may have some input I would appreciate it! Thanks!