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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Credit card balances among households headed by someone aged 55 to 64 reached record levels in 2024, with average balances exceeding $7,500 for cardholders in that age group.
—
Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Keep in mind, Points Boost bookings through Chase Travel℠ can be worth up to 2 cents per point for Sapphire Reserve cardholders.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 20 May 2026
The Iowa City Public Library serves more than 43,000 cardholders who accounted for 564,000 visits in 2025.
—Adeel Hassan, New York Times, 18 May 2026
Balance transfers For cardholders with good credit, a balance transfer card offering a 0% introductory APR can eliminate interest charges entirely for a set promotional period — typically 12 to 21 months.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for cardholder
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Keep in mind, Points Boost bookings through Chase Travel℠ can be worth up to 2 cents per point for Sapphire Reserve cardholders.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 20 May 2026
The Iowa City Public Library serves more than 43,000 cardholders who accounted for 564,000 visits in 2025.
—Adeel Hassan, New York Times, 18 May 2026
Balance transfers For cardholders with good credit, a balance transfer card offering a 0% introductory APR can eliminate interest charges entirely for a set promotional period — typically 12 to 21 months.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for cardholder
Cite this Entry
“Cardholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardholder. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
