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

“Our card members are doing very well,” Le Caillec said, noting that the company doesn’t necessarily have a cardholder base that’s representative of the U.S. economy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

Robinhood said it decided to roll out a more luxury card offering after wealthier customers kept requesting higher spending limits on its Gold card—and one high-wheeling cardholder tried to use it to purchase a satellite.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 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

Like the cardholder services one from that lady named Rachel.

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