The bank issues you a credit card with your name on it, and will also typically report your name to the credit bureaus. (valuepenguin.com)
The practice of issuing credit cards for students became so common that almost all college students had at least one open line of credit and a handy plastic card to present as payment. (think-creditcards.com)
Most credit card companies that aren't on this list will not issue your credit card information instantly. (upgradedpoints.com)