Meaning of the word issuer in English

What does issuer mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

issuer

US /ˈɪʃ.uː.ɚ/
UK /ˈɪʃ.uː.ər/

Noun

a person or organization that issues something, especially currency, securities, or official documents

Example:
The central bank is the sole issuer of currency in the country.
The credit card issuer approved my application.