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

Affirm Card gross margin volume more than doubled to $2.2 billion as the number of cardholders steadily ticked higher, rising to 3.7 million from 2.8 million at the end of last quarter.

From Barron's

A temporary cap wouldn’t necessarily provide dramatic relief for most cardholders.

From The Wall Street Journal

American Express on Friday posted steady growth in spending for its fourth quarter, as cardholders leaned into retail and travel purchases.

From MarketWatch

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