: 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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Chase cardholders can take advantage of the Chase Experiences® program, which provides benefits at certain events, ticket presales and more. Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 22 July 2026 Early access for cardholders started on July 14, 2026 and ended on July 17, 2026, so anyone can take advantage of these sweet deals right now and through August 9. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 July 2026 Eleven years later, the company he co-founded has quietly stopped competing for those cardholders. Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Nonetheless, there’s plenty of room for your phone and a slim cardholder in the main compartment for your ID and bank card. Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 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 23 Jul. 2026.

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