cardholder
noun
card·hold·er
ˈkärd-ˌhōl-dər 
: one who possesses a card and especially a credit card
Examples of cardholder in a Sentence
Cardholders are required to make a minimum payment each month.
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New cardholders looking to do a balance transfer can also take advantage of a $0 balance transfer fee, which can save them the typical 3% to 5% other cards charge.
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Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
To earn Bilt Cash, cardholders get 4% back in this currency when making non-housing purchases.
—Katherine Fan, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Several airlines, like Delta and Alaska Airlines, as well as some credit cards, such as American Express offer complimentary or discounted access to a Clear+ membership for frequent fliers or certain credit cardholders.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
The man who shot them both is a valid FOID cardholder.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
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Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
To earn Bilt Cash, cardholders get 4% back in this currency when making non-housing purchases.
—Katherine Fan, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Several airlines, like Delta and Alaska Airlines, as well as some credit cards, such as American Express offer complimentary or discounted access to a Clear+ membership for frequent fliers or certain credit cardholders.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
The man who shot them both is a valid FOID cardholder.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Cardholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardholder. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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