cardholder

noun

card·​hold·​er ˈkärd-ˌhōl-dər How to pronounce cardholder (audio)
: 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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Cash-back credit cards have long been a popular go-to rewards card for many cardholders — and for good reason. Ryley Amond, CNBC, 11 June 2025 For cardholders with debt, the average amount is $7,321. Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 9 June 2025 The festival is holding a presale for Capital One cardholders, with fans getting a chance to purchase tickets beginning on Wednesday, June 11th at 10 a.m. pacific time running through Friday, June 13th at 10 a.m. pacific time. Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025 The presale for Banamex cardholders will take place on Friday (June 6), with the general sale beginning the following day. Natalia Cano, Billboard, 3 June 2025 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 18 Jun. 2025.

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