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.
Recent Examples on the Web Amazon has made similar moves to compete with Walmart’s e-commerce rally, introducing last month an unlimited grocery delivery service under $10 for Amazon Prime members, with the same service available for EBT cardholders without Prime for $4.99. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 May 2024 The cardholder and immediate family members are entitled to reimbursement up to $500 per ticket for expenses like a hotel and meals. Katie Seemann, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2024 American Express cardholders will have access to tickets starting May 15 at 10 a.m. Gambino is currently in a period of ending an era to begin a new one. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2024 Fraud remains a real threat for many consumers, even as some cardholders try to game the system. Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 9 May 2024 Finally, if Visa Infinite cardholders want to level up to top-tier Platinum status, Qatar Airways has a fast-track solution. Chris Dong, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2024 As long as the primary cardholder keeps their account open and active, the authorized user’s credit will share the effects. Lauren Schwahn Of Nerdwallet, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024 Tickets officially go on sale at 10 a.m. local time on Friday, but a presale for Citi cardholders begins today at noon. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2024 Also available are Laser Loon cover-all stickers that existing cardholders can request instead of the new cards and without needing to create new library accounts. Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 29 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

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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 20 May. 2024.

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