What is another word for charge plates?
Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈɑːd͡ʒ plˈe͡ɪts] (IPA) 
Charge plates are small metal or plastic cards that were used before the advent of modern credit cards. They were used to purchase goods and services on credit. Charge plates have since been replaced by credit cards, debit cards, and other electronic payment methods. Synonyms for charge plates include credit plates, charge tokens, charge cards, and credit tokens. These synonyms refer to the same object used for charging purchases on credit. While charge plates are now obsolete, they are still considered collectible items for historians and antique collectors alike. Some museums also display vintage charge plates as part of their collections.
