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

Overall revenues were $13.5 billion, down three percent from the year-ago period, due largely to ending its credit card business with Apple.

From Barron's

If credit cards became a less-profitable revenue source, there would be little immediate impact for hotel chains due to their current deals with card companies.

From MarketWatch

He covers the world of money and banking, spanning too-big-to-fail banks, Wall Street, private markets, crypto, insurance, mortgages, credit cards, financial technology and beyond.

From The Wall Street Journal

Banking conditions were generally stable or improving, the central bank added, although there was some increased demand in credit cards, home equity loans and commercial lending.

From Barron's

So far, these relate to mortgage rates and the affordability crisis in housing, as well as the idea of a one-year 10% cap on the interest charged on credit cards.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• bank card