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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Citi cardholders have access to a presale that starts April 21. Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026 Capital One also offers cardholders special experiences at some of MLB’s biggest nights, like the MLB All-Star Game, Home Run Derby and All-Star Week fan events. Ryley Amond, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026 The Delta card accounts for 10% of Amex’s worldwide billings, and Delta cardholders represent 30% of Amex’s U.S. consumer spend, according to Bastian. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026 To earn Bilt Cash, cardholders get 4% back in this currency when making non-housing purchases. Katherine Fan, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 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 15 Apr. 2026.

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