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 An overwhelming majority of the cardholders grossly underestimated their spending on credit. Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 3 July 2024 Resy, which is owned by American Express, keeps certain tables open for the Platinum crowd, and leapfrogs such cardholders to the front of waiting lists. Saahil Desai, The Atlantic, 1 July 2024 Compared with their older counterparts, younger cardholders are more actively engaging with Amex perks like travel, dining, and special events. Beth Greenfield, Fortune, 1 July 2024 Additionally, Bank of America cardholders receive free admission on the first full weekend of each month. Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 28 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for cardholder 

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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 7 Jul. 2024.

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