: 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.
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Business Platinum cardholders can get up to $500 in statement credits per eligible card account each calendar year toward event space bookings at ZO or Studio locations. — Ryley Amond,jason Stauffer, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026 During the first weekend of every month, certain cardholders can experience art, culture and history at no cost. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado updated October 26, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Through this new partnership, Visa will create opportunities for clients and cardholders to access exclusive Derby Weekend offers, experiences and purchase options. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2026 From October 8 through November 10, Kay Jewelers cardholders can take an extra 5% off qualifying purchases with promo code EXTRA5OFF at checkout. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cardholder

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cardholder was in 1600

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“Cardholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardholder. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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