cardholder
Americannoun
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a registered member of an organization, especially of a union or a political party, who has been issued a card in evidence of membership.
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a person who has a library card.
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a person to whom a credit card or bank card is issued.
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(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.
noun
Etymology
Origin of cardholder
Example Sentences
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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.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 21, 2025
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
Online fradusters want to steal cardholder information and money on popular online shopping days like Cyber Monday, Visa’s Ecosystem Risk and Control team warns.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2024
Like the cardholder services one from that lady named Rachel.
From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor
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