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: January 29, 1997 CHASE CREDIT CARD MASTER TRUST (formerly known as "Chemical Master Credit Card Trust I"), Series 1996-4 ------------------------------------------------------------------ (Issuer of Securities) CHASE MANHATTAN BANK USA, N.A. (formerly known as "The Chase Manhattan Bank (USA)") (Sponsor of the Trust) (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) United States 33-40006 22-2382028 --------------- ------------- --------------- (State or other (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.) incorporation) 802 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware 19801 ---------------------------------------- ---------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (302) 575-5050 Item 5. Other Events. ------------- On or about January 15, 1997 Monthly Interest as defined in the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of October 19, 1995 (the "Agreement") between The Chase Manhattan Bank (formerly known as 'Chemical Bank') and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (the "Trustee"), was distributed to holders ("Certificateholders") of participations in the Chase Credit Card Master Trust (formerly known as "Chemical Master Credit Card Trust I") for Series 1996-4 in accordance with the Agreement. A copy of the applicable Monthly Report for the month ended December 31, 1996, as defined in the Agreement, has been furnished to Certificateholders in accordance with the Agreement. A copy of the Monthly Report is being filed as Exhibit 20.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. Item 7(c). Exhibits -------- Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 20.1 Monthly Reports with respect to the January 15, 1997 distribution SIGNATURES ---------- Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK As Servicer By: /s/Richard L. Craig -------------------- Name: Richard L. Craig Title: Managing Director Dated: January 29, 1997 INDEX TO EXHIBITS ----------------- Exhibit Nos. Description ----------- ----------- 20.1 Monthly Reports with respect to the January 15, 1997 distribution