1. a person, organization, or institution that officially provides or distributes something
2. a company or government that creates and sells securities such as stocks or bonds
Usage: finance

Examples

• The credit card issuer approved her application within minutes.
• The government is the issuer of all official passports.
• The bond issuer promised to pay back investors with interest.
• The bank serves as the issuer of traveler’s checks.
• The company became a major issuer of corporate bonds.
• The issuer of the warranty must honor all claims.
• Stock issuers must follow strict reporting requirements.