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

Sacramento County is warning EBT cardholders to be wary of ongoing scams on social media targeting recipients of CalFresh and CalWORKs benefits. — Vince Basada july 29, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026

Criminals use the devices to capture card data from the payment machines and record a cardholder's PIN entry, according to the FBI. — Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 27 July 2026

Perks for Capital One customers included early access, complimentary admission for eligible cardholders, and premium experiences tied to its Venture X Business card. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 25 July 2026

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

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