UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) March 14, 2006
CHASE BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
(Sponsor, Depositor, Originator, Administrator and Servicer of the Issuing Entities described herein)
FIRST USA CREDIT CARD MASTER TRUST
(Issuing Entity of the First USA Collateral Certificate)
CHASE CREDIT CARD MASTER TRUST
(Issuing Entity of the Chase Collateral Certificate)
CHASE ISSUANCE TRUST
(Issuing Entity of the Notes)
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Laws of the United States | 333-131327 | 22-2382028 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | 333-67076-02 (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification Number) |
Chase Bank USA, National Association White Clay Center Building 200 Route 273 Newark, Delaware | 19711 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (302) 575-5000
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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| ¨ | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Section 8 – Other Events
| Item 8.01 | Other Events |
On March 14, 2006, Chase Bank USA, National Association (the “Bank”), Chase Issuance Trust, a Delaware statutory business trust (the “Issuing Entity”) and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo”), as Indenture Trustee and Collateral Agent, entered into the Second Amended and Restated Transfer and Servicing Agreement (the “Transfer and Servicing Agreement”). The Transfer and Servicing Agreement is being filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this current report on Form 8-K.
On March 14, 2006, the Issuing Entity and Wells Fargo, as Indenture Trustee, entered into the Second Amended and Restated Indenture (the “Indenture”). The Indenture is being filed as Exhibit 10.2 to this current report on Form 8-K.
On March 14, 2006, the Bank and the Bank of New York (Delaware), as Trustee, entered into the Second Amended and Restated Pooling and Servicing Agreement of First USA Credit Card Master Trust (the “First USA Pooling and Servicing Agreement”). The First USA Pooling and Servicing Agreement is being filed as Exhibit 10.3 to this current report on Form 8-K.
On March 14, 2006, the Bank, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as Paying Agent and the Bank of New York, as Trustee, entered into the Fourth Amended and Restated Pooling and Servicing Agreement of Chase Credit Card Master Trust (the “Chase Pooling and Servicing Agreement”). The Chase Pooling and Servicing Agreement is being filed as Exhibit 10.4 to this current report on Form 8-K.
On March 14, 2006, the Bank and Wilmington Trust Company, a Delaware banking corporation, as Owner Trustee, entered into the Third Amended and Restated Trust Agreement (the “Trust Agreement”). The Trust Agreement is being filed as Exhibit 10.5 to this current report on Form 8-K.
The Transfer and Servicing Agreement, the Indenture, the First USA Pooling and Servicing Agreement, the Chase Pooling and Servicing Agreement and the Trust Agreement are among the material agreements that govern the conditions to issuance by the Issuing Entity of a series of notes called the CHASEseries.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statement and Exhibits. |
The following exhibits are filed as a part of this report:
| (10.1) | Second Amended and Restated Transfer and Servicing Agreement, dated as of March 14, 2006, by and among Chase Bank USA, National Association, Chase Issuance Trust and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association. | |
| (10.2) | Second Amended and Restated Indenture, dated as of March 14, 2006, by and between Chase Issuance Trust and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association. | |
| (10.3) | Second Amended and Restated Pooling and Servicing Agreement of First USA Credit Card Master Trust, dated as of March 14, 2006, by and between Chase Bank USA, National Association and The Bank of New York (Delaware). | |
| (10.4) | Fourth Amended and Restated Pooling and Servicing Agreement of Chase Credit Card Master Trust, dated as of March 14, 2006, by and between Chase Bank USA, National Association, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association and The Bank of New York. | |
| (10.5) | Third Amended and Restated Trust Agreement, dated as of March 14, 2006, by and between Chase Bank USA, National Association and Wilmington Trust Company. | |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| CHASE BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, | ||
as Sponsor, Depositor, Originator, Administrator and Servicer of the | ||
First USA Credit Card Master Trust, the Chase Credit Card Master Trust | ||
and the Chase Issuance Trust | ||
| By: | /s/ Patricia M. Garvey | |
Name: Patricia M. Garvey | ||
Title: Vice President | ||
Date: March 16, 2006
