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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

AmEx pivoted away from the charge card business model before the COVID-19 pandemic to a model that encouraged customers to keep a balance.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 26, 2024

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

The Pigman explained what a charge card was.

From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel

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