credit cardnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈkred.ɪt ˌkɑːd/us/ˈkred.ɪt ˌkɑːrd/A1 a small plastic card that can be used as a method of payment, the money being taken from you at a later time
Examples
- What is the expiry date on your credit card ?
- The interest rate on my credit card is currently 25.5% APR.
- Would you prefer to pay by cash, cheque or credit card?
- Do they take credit cards at this shop?
- This credit card allows you to withdraw up to £200 a day from cash dispensers.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Payment methods
- ATM card
- baksheesh
- bank card
- bill
- blank cheque
- cash
- cash card
- cashpoint card
- certified cheque
- direct debit
- giro
- gratuity
- hush money
- per annum
- piece
- small change
- standing order
- sweetener
- traveller's cheque
- voucher
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Examples from literature
- From the moment of receiving my credit card I had contemplated a particular purchase which I desired to make on the first opportunity.