credit card

American  

noun

1. a card that identifies a person as entitled to have food, merchandise, services, etc., billed on a charge account.

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credit card British  

noun

1. a card issued by banks, businesses, etc, enabling the holder to obtain goods and services on credit

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Etymology

Origin of credit card

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

The scammer asked for a direct bank transfer of £2,502, meaning the protections that come from using a credit card do not apply.

From BBC

After Porkchop swam off, several aquarium staffers gathered trash from the river, including roughly 20 golf balls, a Volkswagen car emblem, cut-up credit card, teal plastic line, a bottle cap.

From Los Angeles Times

I thought he had snapped his credit card but he'd actually seen my tax disc.

From BBC

Trainium 3 chips put into action in December are touted as doubling the capabilities of the second generation despite being smaller than a credit card.

From Barron's

The same report highlighted the Department of Natural Resources staffer who bought the skeleton in October 2024 at retailer Menards with a personal credit card.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• bank card