cardholder

noun

card·​hold·​er ˈkärd-ˌhōl-dər 

: one who possesses a card and especially a credit card

Examples of cardholder in a Sentence

Cardholders are required to make a minimum payment each month.

Recent Examples on the Web

As mentioned previously, all Nordstrom cardholders get early access to the retailer’s biggest sale of the year. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 14 July 2026

For a limited time, new cardholders can also earn 3% cash back on dining at restaurants, including takeout and eligible delivery services, on up to $6,000 spent in the first six months from account opening. — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 14 July 2026

Plus, Salute cardholders receive an automatic upgrade to Caesars Rewards Platinum status. — Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

American Express, Citi, Chase and Capital One all offer cardholder presales, often giving access even before artist or fan club presales open, according to Seat Insiders. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cardholder

• beholder
• bondholder
• freeholder
• householder
• landholder
• leaseholder
• lienholder
• placeholder
• shareholder
• slaveholder
• smallholder
• stadtholder