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

Right now, credit card rates are averaging close to 22%, and many cardholders are carrying revolving balances at even higher rates. —Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 16 June 2026

Ahead of the public opening, Rodrigo surprised a small group of AMEX cardholders and select fans. —Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026

Now, the transfer ratio is dropping by 25% for Sapphire Preferred cardholders — just after Hyatt changed its award chart to feature five price tiers instead of three. —Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 15 June 2026

Credit experts say the growing share of delinquent debt signals that a pocket of cardholders have fallen behind on their cards and may not be able to catch up. —Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 12 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