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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 21, 2000
Providian National Bank (formerly First Deposit National Bank)
on behalf of the Providian Master Trust
(formerly the First Deposit Master Trust)
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
333-55817
United States of America 333-39856 02-0118519
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File No.) Identification No.)
295 Main Street
Tilton, New Hampshire 03276
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (603) 286-4348
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
Exhibit 4.1 Series 2000-3 Supplement dated as of November 1, 2000 to the
Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of June 1, 1993, as
amended, between Providian National Bank, Seller and Servicer, and
Bankers Trust Company, Trustee.
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has caused this report to be signed on behalf of the Providian Master
Trust by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
PROVIDIAN MASTER TRUST
By: PROVIDIAN NATIONAL BANK,
Servicer
By: /s/ Gwinneth C. Berexa
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Gwinneth C. Berexa
Vice President
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Date: November 28, 2000
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
Exhibit 4.1 Series 2000-3 Supplement dated as of November 1, 2000 to the
Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of June 1, 1993, as
amended, between Providian National Bank, Seller and Servicer,
and Bankers Trust Company, Trustee.
