CEFR B1

cardholder

noun

Meaning

A person or entity legally responsible for a credit, debit, or identification card account.

Synonyms: user, owner, account holder, signatory

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːrdˌhoʊldər/

A person or entity legally responsible for a credit, debit, or identification card account.

The cardholder must sign the back of the card immediately upon receipt.
Only the primary cardholder is authorized to request a credit limit increase.
If your card is lost, the cardholder should contact the issuing bank right away.

primary cardholder (collocation): The main person responsible for a joint credit account. — "The primary cardholder is liable for all charges made on the account."
authorized cardholder (collocation): A person given permission to use an account by the primary holder. — "We added our son as an authorized cardholder to help him build credit."

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