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, card, 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

But its cardholders tend to have good credit scores and don’t typically default on their payments, the CEO says.

From The Wall Street Journal

About 58%, more than 19 million, of all driver’s license and ID cardholders in California have a Real ID, according to the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

From Los Angeles Times

The study said rewards for cardholders with credit scores below 760 would likely be cut to make the math work.

From The Wall Street Journal

And Apple insisted all cardholders get their bills at the beginning of the month, in what would become a customer-service nightmare.

From The Wall Street Journal

One industry estimate based on a prior proposal said close to 90% of cardholders could lose access to credit, either through account closures or reduced credit lines.

From The Wall Street Journal