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12 Bank of America Credit Card Limits (May 2023)

By: Eric Bank, 5/16/2023

All but two reviewed Bank of America credit cards are Visa cards. Most conform to the Visa hierarchy of credit card categories and the associated minimum credit limits. The other two credit cards bear the Mastercard logo. When approving card applications and assigning credit lines, Bank of America evaluates your credit score, credit report, income, debts, and housing costs. This article will help you select the best credit card offer when you have a specific credit limit in... read more »

$2,000 Limit Credit Cards For Fair Credit (June 2023)

By: Eric Bank, 5/3/2023

A $2,000 credit limit on a credit card for fair credit is pretty, well, fair, especially if said credit card is unsecured. For example, $2,000 is probably enough to handle your monthly grocery and gasoline purchases or a modest vacation. Our review examines several fair-credit credit cards that allow you a $2,000+ credit line. If your FICO score lies in the fair range (580-669), one or more of these cards may deserve a slot in your wallet. Best Credit Cards For Fair Credit... read more »

11 Best High-Limit 0% APR Credit Cards (June 2023)

By: Eric Bank, 4/11/2023

High spending limits and 0% interest may be the best combo since burgers and fries. We’ve prepared a feast of an article on the best high-limit 0% APR credit cards that should provide good-credit consumers ample food for thought. Spending large sums interest-free is a delicious prospect as long as you don’t overindulge and create an unappetizing pile of debt. But by exercising a little self-control, these cards let you have your cake and eat it too. Navigate This... read more »

3 Highest Discover Card Credit Limits (June 2023)

By: Eric Bank, 3/29/2023

Cards on the table: We love Discover credit cards. They are honest, straightforward cards that offer new cardmembers a coveted Cashback or Miles for Miles Match on rewards in the first year of card ownership. Although Discover is a strong candidate for the best credit card issuer, it isn’t particularly well known for its high credit limits. Nonetheless, we’ve identified three of the highest Discover Card credit limits as reported on various web forums. That’s another good... read more »

$100,000 Limit Credit Cards (June 2023)

By: Eric Bank, 3/7/2023

Who the heck needs a $100,000 credit limit? Well, millions of apartment dwellers in New York, London, Tokyo, and dozens of other expensive cities wouldn’t settle for less. Not to mention affluent households in every nook and cranny of this great nation. For folks who can afford them, $100,000 limit credit cards provide the convenience of making large purchases without hassles. Many of these cardowners do not intend to finance their big-ticket purchases but will pay the monthly... read more »

12 Credit Cards With $2,000+ Credit Limits (June 2023)

By: Eric Bank, 2/27/2023

Some folks may not find a $2,000 credit limit all that impressive, given that the average new card credit line was $5,021 in the third quarter of 2022, according to TransUnion. But when you consider that 56% of Americans can’t cover a $1,000 emergency expense, $2,000 starts to look pretty good. We’ve assembled a list of good-looking credit cards with $2,000+ limits, available to consumers with bad, fair, or good credit. A $2,000+ credit line can come in handy during an... read more »

19 Highest Credit Card Credit Limits by Category (June 2023)

By: Eric Bank, 1/31/2022

Running afoul of your card's credit limit can be a mortifying experience. Imagine being told by the waiter that your card has been declined as your guests look on in embarrassment. You soon find out that your sumptuous dinner for eight puts you way over your card limit. That’s when you resolve that you’ll never go over your credit card limit again. And here you are -- reading all about the credit cards with the highest limits. Naturally, you’ve resolved to maintain reasonably... read more »

$5,000 Limit Credit Cards Guaranteed (June 2023)

By: Eric Bank, 1/11/2022

Hey big spender, wouldn’t it be nice to have a $5,000 limit credit card guaranteed? The beauty of these cards is that you can use one to make a big-ticket purchase and then repay it in manageable chunks. Plus, they insulate you from the dreaded pardon! when you try to pay the tab at that swanky French restaurant. If you want to confidently avoid the inconvenience and embarrassment of a puny credit limit, read on. Navigate This Article: High-Limit Cards... read more »

9 Unsecured Credit Cards With $1,000 Limits (June 2023)

By: Eric Bank, 10/4/2021

When your credit profile isn’t so hot, finding unsecured credit cards with $1,000 limits can tax your stamina. Relax; we’ve got you covered. Our review focuses on cards that give you a little wiggle room to spend money before being told you’ve exceeded your limit. Navigate This Article: Fair Credit (580-670 FICO) Students Bad Credit (300-579 FICO) FAQs Unsecured Cards For Fair Credit With $1,000... read more »

8 Best $500-$1000 Limit Credit Cards (June 2023)

By: Adam West, 8/18/2021

As you search for the best $500-$1000 limit credit cards, you should know a few things. For starters, an unsecured credit card will not allow you to choose your credit limit, which means you aren’t guaranteed to get a credit line of between $500 and $1,000. Also, just about every credit card company has minimum and maximum credit limits on the cards they offer. While a card issuer may not publicize these numbers, a little internet sleuthing can give you a good idea of where your... read more »

11 Highest Capital One Credit Limits (June 2023)

By: Eric Bank, 6/24/2021

Wouldn’t you love to blow away all those nosey celebrities asking you what’s in your wallet by whipping out a few cards with the highest Capital One credit limits? OK, that never happens. But if you’re jonesing for a Capital One credit card that won’t hem in your spending, we’ve scoured the internet forums and official sources to identify the Capital One cards with the most generous credit lines. Highest Overall | No/Limited Credit | Businesses | FAQs Highest Overall... read more »

$1,000 + Limit Credit Cards For Bad Credit (June 2023)

By: Ashley Dull, 5/26/2021

Finding $1,000 + limit credit cards for bad credit takes a little bit of know-how, but it’s not impossible. That’s why we’re on your team to help you make the best decision possible to maximize your spending power while improving your credit score along the way. You’ll likely have to consider a secured credit card if you need a four-figure credit line right away. Traditional unsecured credit cards for bad credit usually limit you to an initial credit limit of $500 or less —... read more »

12 Best Cards by Credit Limit: $1k, $10k, $50k, $100k+ (June 2023)

By: Eric Bank, 1/6/2021

Credit card credit limits can vary from $200 for consumers with bad credit to more than $1 million on super-premium cards for the rich and famous. In this article, we identify the best credit cards classified within four different credit limit categories. This way, you’ll know the right cards to get no matter what credit limit you qualify for. $1k Limits | $10k Limits | $50k Limits | $100k Limits Credit Cards Under $1k Limits The credit cards in this category are aimed at... read more »

What to Do After a Credit Limit Decrease

By: Marcie Geffner, 4/13/2020

A credit limit increase comes with big benefits. It lets you spend more with your card and earn more points, cash back, travel, and other rewards. A credit limit increase also gives you more credit so you can make larger purchases with your card. It allows you to carry a higher balance if that's appropriate for you. It may boost your credit score and enable you to get better offers from lenders for other types of credit, such as a mortgage, car loan or personal loan. For some, a... read more »

How Credit Card Companies Determine Credit Limits

By: John Ulzheimer, 3/3/2020

When you apply to open a credit card, the card issuer will tell you how much you’re allowed to charge on the account at any given time upon being approved for the card. This maximum spending cap is known as your credit limit. But when you apply for that card, have you ever wondered what exactly the issuing bank does to determine your credit limit? First things first, having a higher credit limit may be helpful for several reasons. First, it gives you more buying power or... read more »

3 Tips: Credit Card Limit Increases Without Asking (June 2023)

By: Marcie Geffner, 10/16/2019

Lots of good things are free just for asking, and some good things may be free even without asking. One such example is an increase in your credit limit for one or more of your credit cards. The advantage of getting a credit limit increase (CLI) without asking is that if you request a CLI, the issuer likely will use a hard pull to review your credit scores. A hard pull can knock a few points off your score. If you're given an automatic CLI, or auto-CLI, there's a better chance your... read more »

12 Best Credit Cards with No Spending Limit (June 2023)

By: Brittney Mayer, 5/28/2019

Although the average American has credit card limits in the $20,000 range, single card limits tend to be lower, and that figure drops exponentially for consumers with low credit scores. The average subprime credit card offers a limit of around $500. Many personal credit card users can likely get by with a modest limit, but low spending limits may start to get in the way when it comes to large purchases like replacing your appliances or paying for a family vacation. Similarly, a... read more »

16 High Limit Credit Cards for Excellent Credit (June 2023)

By: Brittney Mayer, 3/1/2019

Ah, the view from the top is lovely indeed. Excellent credit is an achievement that signals you have built a long and healthy credit history. As your reward, you get more lending options, lower interest rates, and, yes, higher credit limits. Indeed, it's fair to say that there are more high-limit credit cards for excellent credit than there are for all the other credit types combined. That's because a high credit score not only provides you with access to more high-limit cards, but it... read more »

When To Request a Higher Credit Card Limit (June 2023)

By: Marcie Geffner, 2/22/2019

There are plenty of reasons to request a higher limit for one or more of your credit cards. With a higher limit, you might be able to: • Charge bigger purchases • Be better prepared for financial emergencies • Earn more card rewards • Boost your credit scores • Get lower rates/fees for a new mortgage or car loan Sure, those are all great perks of being able to access more credit but how do you know when to request a higher credit limit? Asking for a higher limit is easy,... read more »

12 Best High Limit Credit Cards for Bad Credit (June 2023)

By: Brittney Mayer, 12/10/2018

The following article highlights some of our favorite high limit credit cards for bad credit, including cards with no annual fee, secured cards, unsecured cards, and business cards. The internet is full of information. While only a portion of that information is actually correct, you can typically get a decent idea of the facts by exploring a few different sites and picking out the kernels of truth between them. Take credit building. Although each blogger and expert seems to have... read more »

3 Best Flexible Spending Credit Cards (June 2023)

By: Brittney Mayer, 2/2/2018

Imagine having no limits. Without limits, you could eat all you wanted, play all you wanted, and buy all you wanted, never giving a thought to if it were "too much." Sadly, the real world has lots of limits. There is a finite limit on how much food a stomach can actually hold, for instance — regardless of how many large mammals one may contemplate devouring in the interminable hours between breakfast and lunch. But while your stomach lining may have limits, you can still... read more »

Chase Slate: Credit Limit & Pre-Qualifying (June 2023)

By: Brittney Mayer, 11/29/2017

With a credit card lineup that includes over 20 different options, it's safe to say Chase likely has a credit card right for just about any situation. Looking for awesome travel rewards? Earn Ultimate Rewards points with your Chase Sapphire Preferred card. Want cash back? The Chase Freedom Flex℠ and Chase Freedom Unlimited® cards give you two different cash back options. And if you need a solid balance transfer credit card with no costly fees, then the Chase Slate credit card is a... read more »

How to Increase Your Wells Fargo Credit Limit

By: Brittney Mayer, 11/22/2017

Whether you make a lot of large purchases for your home or business, or simply spend a lot on small things that seem to add up fast, your card's credit limit can make or break your ability to finance your purchases. With your trusty Wells Fargo credit card, however, you have several options for obtaining a higher credit limit. This includes requesting a higher limit by phone or online, as well as applying for a brand new Wells Fargo card, hopefully with a higher initial limit. Call... read more »

7 Best High-Limit Credit Cards for Fair Credit (June 2023)

By: Ray FitzGerald, 11/20/2017

If your credit's not exactly the best, but it's not the worst in the world either, you may fall into the fair credit category. This can present some challenges, but in this article we'll take a look at the best credit cards for fair credit, with high limits. I spent the first hour of a recent trip in a rental car line. While a man nearby taught me a few new interesting words, the customer at the counter struggled to complete a reservation she made months before. Most companies... read more »

Discover it® Card: Credit Limit, Benefits & Pre-Qualify Online

By: Adam West, 11/3/2017

If you've ever redeemed cash back rewards and felt the contentment of a penny well saved, then you may owe a bit of gratitude to Discover. You see, the credit card giant was the first global issuer to discover the power of credit card rewards — pioneering the cash back rewards program in the process. Today, Discover is one of the world's largest credit card issuers, and over 38 million people carry Discover cards worldwide. The issuer's popular Discover it® line of credit cards... read more »

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