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.
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Furthermore, if that person shared a credit card with someone else, the surviving cardholder is typically responsible for any remaining balance.
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James Malm, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
Bloomberg reported that 83% of existing cardholders signed up for one of the new cards.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 29 May 2026
With the Venture Business, cardholders get an annual $50 travel credit for bookings through Capital One Business Travel and up to a $120 credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck every four years, among other premium perks.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Unlike other cardholders, Ozzy’s card granted him free Chipotle for life.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 29 May 2026
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James Malm, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
Bloomberg reported that 83% of existing cardholders signed up for one of the new cards.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 29 May 2026
With the Venture Business, cardholders get an annual $50 travel credit for bookings through Capital One Business Travel and up to a $120 credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck every four years, among other premium perks.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Unlike other cardholders, Ozzy’s card granted him free Chipotle for life.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 29 May 2026
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“Cardholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardholder. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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