advanta

     

Avanta is an American banking company. Currently, it controls two banks, Advanta Bank Corp and Advanta National Bank. The banking corporation is not associated with Advanta Energy Corp., an energy consulting practice based in California. Originally a provider of personal loans to teachers, Advanta describes its corporate focus as on "small business credit cards." In 2000, Advanta's credit card receivables were $1.6 billion.