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charge card

American  

noun

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

charge card British  

noun

  1. 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 court heard that Murrell used his SNP charge card, as well as those of two other staff members, to make purchases.

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

It said that throughout 2021 Corado used more than $60,000 in Casa Ruby’s funds to pay bills for a charge card she controlled.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 1, 2022

The Pigman explained what a charge card was.

From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel

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