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): October 3, 2000 CHASE MANHATTAN BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (Exact Name of registrant specified in its charter) (Originator of the Chase Credit Card Master Trust) United States 333-74303 22-2382028 (State or other (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. employer Jurisdiction of Identification No.) Incorporation) 802 Delaware Avenue Wilmington, Delaware 19801 (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (302) 575-5000. Item 5. Other Events On September 27, 2000, the Underwriting Agreement, dated as of September 27, 2000 (the "Underwriting Agreement"), among Chase Manhattan Bank USA, National Association ("Chase USA"), as Transferor, The Chase Manhattan Bank ("CMB"), as Servicer, and Chase Securities Inc. ("CSI"), as Underwriter, was executed and delivered by the respective parties thereto. On October 3, 2000, the Series 2000-3 Supplement, dated as of October 3, 2000, to the Third Amended and Restated Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of November 15, 1999 (the "Third Amended and Restated Pooling and Servicing Agreement"), among Chase USA as Transferor on and after June 1, 1996, CMB, as Transferor prior to June 1, 1996, and as Servicer, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (the "Trustee"), was executed and delivered by the respective parties thereto. On October 3, 2000, the Indenture, dated as of October 3, 2000 (the "Indenture"), between Chase Credit Card Owner Trust 2000-3 (the "Trust") and The Bank of New York, as Indenture Trustee, was executed and delivered by the respective parties thereto. On October 3, 2000, the Trust Agreement, dated as of October 3, 2000 (the "Trust Agreement"), between Chase USA, as Depositor (the "Depositor") and Wilmington Trust Company, as Owner Trustee, was executed and delivered by the respective parties thereto. On October 3, 2000, the Deposit and Administration Agreement, dated as of October 3, 2000 (the "Deposit and Administration Agreement"), between Chase USA, as Depositor and Administrator, and the Trust, as Issuer, was executed and delivered by the respective parties thereto. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits 1.3 Underwriting Agreement, dated as of September 27, 2000, among Chase USA, as Transferor, CMB, as Servicer, and CSI, as Underwriter. 4.8 Series 2000-3 Supplement, dated as of October 3, 2000 to the Third Amended and Restated Pooling and Servicing Agreement, among Chase USA, as Transferor on and after June 1, 1996, CMB, as Transferor prior to June 1, 1996 and as Servicer, and the Trustee. 4.9 Indenture, dated as of October 3, 2000 between the Trust and The Bank of New York, as Indenture Trustee. 4.10 Trust Agreement, dated as of October 3, 2000 between the Depositor and Wilmington Trust Company, as Owner Trustee. 4.11 Deposit and Administration Agreement, dated as of October 3, 2000 between Chase USA, as Depositor and Administrator, and the Trust, as Issuer. SIGNATURES 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 hereunto duly authorized. CHASE MANHATTAN BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION By: s/s Patricia Garvey -------------------------- Name: Patricia Garvey Title: Vice President Date: October 9, 2000 INDEX TO EXHIBITS ----------------- Exhibit Number Exhibit Sequentially -------------- ------- Numbered Pages ---------------- 1.3 Underwriting Agreement, dated September 27, 2000 among Chase USA, as Transferor, CMB, as Servicer, and CSI, as Underwriter. 4.8 Series 2000-3 Supplement, dated as of October 3, 2000, to the Third Amended and Restated Pooling and Servicing Agreement, among Chase USA, as Transferor on and after June 1, 1996, CMB, as Transferor prior to June 1, 1996 and as Servicer, and the Trustee. 4.9 Indenture, dated as of October 3, 2000 between the Trust and The Bank of New York, as Indenture Trustee. 4.10 Trust Agreement, dated as of October 3, 2000 between the Depositor and Wilmington Trust Company, as Owner Trustee. 4.11 Deposit and Administration Agreement, dated as of October 3, 2000 between Chase USA, as Depositor and Administrator, and the Trust, as Issuer.