charge card

American

noun

an identification card used to make purchases on a charge account; a charge plate.

charge card British

noun

a card issued by a chain store, shop, or organization, that enables customers to obtain goods and services for which they pay at a later date

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The luxury Niesmann and Bischoff vehicle was ordered in October 2020, with Murrell paying a £12,500 deposit with an SNP charge card.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“I want to use my charge card and credit cards more efficiently and use their perks,” one LinkedIn user said.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025

Atlas, formerly Point Up Inc, markets itself as "an invite-only charge card" that gives members access to exclusive dining and travel.

From Reuters • Sep. 29, 2023

Woodhouse then pulled out a second charge card and handed it to Amenu while she spoke with the fraud department to okay the purchases.

From Washington Post • Nov. 13, 2021

The Pigman explained what a charge card was.

From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel

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charge card

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