cardholder

[kahrd-hohl-der]

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.

cardholder

/ ˈkɑːdˌhəʊldə /

noun

1. a person who owns a credit or debit card

Word History and Origins

Origin of cardholder¹

First recorded in 1650–60; card ¹ + holder

Example Sentences

Sign-up bonuses are only awarded after a new cardholder spends a certain amount within a specified time frame, typically three to six months after opening the account.

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The stakes are rising for cardholders set on getting the most bang for their buck.

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About half of credit cardholders use their cards “for rewards and convenience,” while almost half are carrying expensive debt, Ted Rossman, senior industry analyst at Bankrate, wrote recently.

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But the tiny slice of places that don’t could present unexpected hassles for cardholders, especially for those who tend to frequent smaller shops.

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And it could mean overhauling those generous rewards programs, from cash back to airline points, that many cardholders love—and use.

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