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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Earning Gemini Credit Card cardholders don’t earn traditional cash back, points or miles, but instead, receive rewards in the form of one of its available cryptocurrencies. Ryley Amond, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025 The Bankrate survey also shows that 89% of Gen Z cardholders, aged 18-28, and 87% of cardholders earning more than $100,000 annually are more likely to pursue credit card rewards. Janae Bowens, Baltimore Sun, 28 Mar. 2025 American Express is also sponsoring a clubhouse for cardholders and guests in a new fan zone outside the stadium, called ‘The Terrace’, which opens for the FA Cup quarter-final against Nottingham Forest this Saturday, March 29. Andy Naylor, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025 The following cards are increasing their yearly payment cost while adding new benefits for cardholders. Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 25 Mar. 2025 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 5 Apr. 2025.

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