cardholder

American  

[kahrd-hohl-der] / ˈkɑrdˌhoʊl dər /

noun

1. a registered member of an organization, especially of a union or a political party, who has been issued a card in evidence of membership.

2. a person who has a library card.

3. a person to whom a credit card or bank card is issued.

4. (on a typewriter) either of a pair of devices able to be raised to hold stiff objects, as envelopes or cards, in place for typing.

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cardholder British  

/ ˈkɑːdˌhəʊldə /

noun

1. a person who owns a credit or debit card

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Etymology

Origin of cardholder

First recorded in 1650–60; card ¹ + holder

Example Sentences

As a cardholder, you can also bring in one or two guests for free, depending on the lounge, which can increase the value if you travel with companions.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026

One cardholder worried that closing his Citi accounts could damage his credit score, since the bank’s cards make up roughly half his total available credit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

Beyond just solving technical issues, cardholder support teams must serve as financial educators who can guide users through the fundamental building blocks of financial services.

From Salon • Dec. 11, 2024

His proposal: If I got one and made him a cardholder, he’d pay all the bills.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2023

Like the cardholder services one from that lady named Rachel.

From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor