credit card

noun

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

credit card

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of credit card¹

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

According to credit card processor Square, and as reported by CBS, nearly 75% of remote transactions in food and beverage now ask for a tip, including online orders and at self-service kiosks.

From Salon

The scam started when Mrs Campbell, from Bleasby in Nottinghamshire, responded to a fake TV licensing email and entered her credit card details.

From BBC

The Fed's key rate - what it charges banks for short-term borrowing - sets a benchmark for lending across the economy, influencing how banks set interest rates for credit cards, mortgages and other loans.

From BBC

The Bank's base interest rate heavily influences the rates High Street banks and other money lenders charge customers for loans, as well as credit cards.

From BBC

“If the legislature chose to cut these from the budget, they should not go on the credit card,” Shelley said.

From Salon

Related Words

• bank card