(a) 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;
  (b) as security for,  or  in  total  or  partial  satisfaction  of,  a
preexisting claim;
  (c)  by  accepting delivery under a preexisting contract for purchase;
or
  (d) in return for any consideration sufficient  to  support  a  simple
contract.