Definition of credit card

credit cardnoun

thẻ tín dụng

/ˈkrɛdɪt kɑːd/

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The term "credit card" has a straightforward origin, combining the words "credit" and "card." While credit itself has been around for centuries, the "card" aspect emerged in the 19th century with "charge cards" used for specific stores. In the 1950s, companies like Diners Club and American Express popularized the concept, offering cards for wider use and giving birth to the modern "credit card" we know today. The name thus reflects the card's function: granting credit for purchases.

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a small plastic card issued by a bank, building society, etc., allowing the holder to purchase goods or services on credit

thẻ nhựa nhỏ do ngân hàng, tổ chức xây dựng, v.v. phát hành, cho phép chủ sở hữu mua hàng hóa hoặc dịch vụ bằng tín dụng

Example:
  • I gave my credit-card number

    Tôi đã cung cấp số thẻ tín dụng của mình

  • he always paid by credit card

    anh ấy luôn thanh toán bằng thẻ tín dụng

Related words and phrases

  • credit card
  • debit card
  • cash card
  • swipe card

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