Charge Card (Noun)
Meaning
A card (usually plastic) that assures a seller that the person using it has a satisfactory credit rating and that the issuer will see to it that the seller receives payment for the merchandise delivered; "do you take plastic?".
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The customer pulled out her charge card to pay for the expensive designer handbag.
- He applied for a charge card with a major bank and was approved for a large credit limit.
- The store only accepted cash and debit cards, but not charge cards like Visa or Mastercard.
- After losing her wallet, she had to cancel her charge card to prevent any unauthorized transactions.
- The online retailer accepted payment by charge card, making it easy for customers to shop from anywhere in the world.