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

The MyLowe’s Rewards™ Credit Card offers savings of 5% off eligible purchases, and new cardholders qualify for a 20% discount on eligible purchases, up to $100 off. — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

The cards display a generic stock photo and date of birth in the lower right-hand corner instead of the cardholder's information. — Terrance Friday, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

This time, Bilt cardholders received mistaken debt collection notices and saw their credit scores go down as a result, sparking more embarrassing news stories and angry complaints. — Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 31 Aug. 2026

According to Hendley, a proliferation of younger cardholders means the program needs to follow them into the urban core. — Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 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