Except as otherwise provided in Articles 3, 4, 5, and 12 of this title, a person gives value for rights if the person acquires them:(1) In return for a binding commitment to extend credit or for the extension of immediately available credit, whether or not drawn upon and whether or not a charge-back is provided for in the event of difficulties in collection;(2) As security for, or in total or partial satisfaction of, a preexisting claim;(3) By accepting delivery under a preexisting contract for purchase; or(4) In return for any consideration sufficient to support a simple contract.Amended by 2024 Ga. Laws 600,§ 5-3, eff. 7/1/2024.Added by 2015 Ga. Laws 167,§ 3A-1, eff. 1/1/2016.
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