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

The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and the American Express® Gold Card both let cardholders redeem their points for gift cards. —Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2025

As of October 2025, BPL reports 51,000 young cardholders and one million e-checkouts through the program—a pipeline around local restrictions. —Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025

Goodies that are too good to pass up include this $19 slim cardholder, under-$70 shoulder bag, and $89 work- and travel-ready tote bag. —Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025

Library cardholders can get free or discounted admission to attractions across the city through the RAD Pass program, and children age 17 and under are admitted to the History Center for free. —Josh Taylor, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2025

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