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

Power surveys also suggest that while high-fee cardholders are less satisfied with the reasonableness of their annual fee, they report higher overall satisfaction with their cards than peers with cheaper or no-fee products.

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The company doesn’t break out how many memberships come from credit-card issuers that offer the service as a perk for cardholders, like American Express Platinum.

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Any EBT cardholder who suspects they may have been a victim of benefits theft should immediately contact their local county social services office.

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Many banks already allow cardholders to set a contactless limit of lower than £100, or switch it off completely, and the FCA expected this option to be made widely available.

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"We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused and appreciate the patience and understanding shown by our customers and cardholders," it said.

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