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

New cardholders earn a $200 cash bonus after spending $500 on purchases within three months of account opening. —Holly Johnson, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025

No, the bag benefit only applies to the primary cardholder, not other guests on the same reservation, according to Spirit Airlines. —Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025

Both Delta and Capital One have faced backlash for long lines outside their lounges, and Amex’s move signals an effort to ease friction for loyal cardholders who’ve grown frustrated with the lounge squeeze. —Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 23 Sep. 2025

Amex customers can now get tables at top restaurants, which often reserve spots or prioritize cardholders over others who booked earlier. —Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Sep. 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