credit card

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

Origin of credit card

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

That could include private financial or personal information—like the credit-card numbers you used to pay for the corrupted Wi-Fi.

How ‘Ethical’ Hotel Chain Marriott Gouges Guests in the Name of Wi-Fi Security |Kyle Chayka |December 31, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
The company complied after the FBI said it had notified the credit-card companies of the initial breach.

How an FBI Informant Orchestrated LulzSec’s Hacking Spree |Joshua Kopstein |June 6, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
That figure is higher in part because it includes debt owed to family and credit-card balances.

The Most Indebted Class of College Graduates... Ever |Justin Green |May 20, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Across the board, Americans are doing a better job at keeping up with mortgages and credit-card debt.

Yahtzee! Jobless Rate Dips to 7.7 Percent; Unemployment at 4-Year Low |Daniel Gross |March 8, 2013 |DAILY BEAST

Debt is a drag, a reality you may experience with every credit-card bill you open.

Welcome to Debt Anonymous: Why America Needs to Act Now |Mark McKinnon |February 18, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
He hates being put on hold when he calls about his credit-card bill.

Little Brother |Cory Doctorow

credit card

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