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: December 17, 2001 CHASE CREDIT CARD OWNER TRUST Series 1999-3, Series 2000-1, Series 2000-2, Series 2000-3, Series 2001-1, Series 2001-2, Series 2001-3, Series 2001-4 and Series 2001-5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Issuer of securities) CHASE MANHATTAN BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) United States 333-74303 22-2382028 - ------------------------------ ------------------------ ------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) White Clay Center, Building 200, Newark, DE 19711 ------------------------------------------------- ------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (302) 575-5000 Item 5. Other Events: Chase Manhattan Bank USA, National Association is the registrant of a number of outstanding Series of Chase Credit Card Owner Trusts. Each Series of Chase Credit Card Owner Trusts issued multiple series of Asset Backed Notes under the related Indenture. On December 17, 2001, JPMorgan Chase Bank (f/k/a The Chase Manhattan Bank), as Paying Agent, distributed monthly interest to the holders of the Notes of Series 1999-3, Series 2000-1, Series 2000-2, Series 2000-3, Series 2001-1, Series 2001-2, Series 2001-3, Series 2001-4 and Series 2001-5. The Paying Agent furnished copies of the monthly reports for each of the above referenced Series to such holders including the information required by Section 7.3 of the related Indenture. Copies of the statements provided to the holders of the Notes are being filed as Exhibit 20.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. Item 7(c). Exhibits Exhibits Description ---------- --------------- 20.1 Monthly Statements to Noteholders with respect to the December 17, 2001 distribution. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. Dated: December 21, 2001 By: CHASE MANHATTAN BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as Administrator By: /s/ Patricia Garvey ------------------------------------ Name: Patricia Garvey Title: Vice President INDEX TO EXHIBITS ----------------- Exhibit No. Description - --------------- ----------------- 20.1 Monthly Statements to Noteholders dated December 17, 2001