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

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

In a year-long private beta, Malik said, cardholders enrolled in a rewards program spent about 25% more than those without one. — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 15 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

Collection efforts may continue during probate If no one makes payments after the cardholder's death, creditors may continue contacting the estate's representative to seek payment. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 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