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Cardholder

What is a cardholder?

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A Cardholder is any person authorized to own and use a physical or virtual credit card, debit card, or membership card. These are typically issued by a bank, financial institution, or an organization.

Key components include:

  • Verifying identity and eligibility
  • Accessing card privileges and services
  • Managing financial or membership transactions

Cardholders play a vital role in helping to drive the success of loyalty programs. Their activity improves customer relationships, streamlines transactions, and broadens the adoption of membership-based services, fostering greater trust and engagement between businesses and users.