Fairfax, VA - March 10, 2009 — Help With My Credit is a resource provided by leading credit card issuers and payments networks to raise awareness and educate consumers struggling to make their credit card payments about assistance available to them, including the work the companies are already doing individually to assist their cardholders.

Consumers can visit the Help With My Credit website at HelpWithMyCredit.org or call 866-941-1030 to review the resources available to them to better understand how to manage their credit cards, effectively communicate with their credit card issuer and identify and speak with an accredited credit counselor.

"Consumers who call the 800 number or visit the Help With My Credit website will have the option of seeking credit counseling if they are struggling with more than just credit card debt," said Dave Jones, president, Association of Independent Consumer Credit Counseling Agencies. "We are pleased to be included as a major participant in this much needed program to assist consumers who are overwhelmed."

Those who seek credit counseling through the Help With My Credit program can expect to receive a thorough review of their financial situations along with specific recommendations to improve their financial health.

Companies participating in Help With My Credit include credit card issuers Bank of America, Capital One, Citi and Discover Card, in cooperation with payments networks MasterCard and Visa.


Founded in 1993, Association of Independent Consumer Credit Counseling Agencies (AICCCA) is a national membership organization, established to promote quality and consistent delivery of credit counseling services. AICCCA and its members are focused on improved creditor relations, efficient processes and advanced technology to best serve clients and creditors. AICCCA members are independent nonprofit agencies that advocate for debtors, counsel millions of consumers annually nationwide and provide debt management services to consumers with excessive unsecured debt. For more information or to contact an AICCCA member office call 866-703-TRUSTAICCCA (866-703-8787) or visit www.aiccca.org.