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Advantages of the increased credit card limit

Having a single card with a higher credit limit also boosts their chances of obtaining a favourable credit score

  • Himali Patel
  • Publish Date - September 15, 2021 / 01:34 PM IST
Advantages of the increased credit card limit
When credit cardholders increase their credit limit but not their spending, they end up utilising less credit than the allotted limit. This improves their credit score because their debts are reduced.

Credit card companies grant lower credit limits to applicants who are new to credit cards. These applicants are later awarded a greater credit limit if they establish consistent spending and repaying history. Fear of getting into a debt trap, on the other hand, prevents card users from accepting a greater credit limit. They fail to recognize that it is not the increased credit limit that causes people to fall into debt traps but the tendency to spend over their payback capacity. Let’s take a look at how the credit card higher limit is beneficial to you:

Improvement in your credit score

When credit cardholders increase their credit limit but not their spending, they end up utilising less credit than the allotted limit. This improves their credit score because their debts are reduced. Financial organisations view cardholders who spend less than their credit limit as financially safe and responsible, not exceeding their credit limit. This element ensures that financial institutions receive credit card payments on time.

Less burden of using many cards

It is preferable to have a single credit card with a high credit limit than several cards with lower credit limits. Having a single card simplifies cardholders’ task of keeping track of their card activities. It enables them to budget effectively. Additionally, cardholders can avoid the additional fees that would have been incurred had they possessed numerous credit cards.

Possessing a single card with a higher credit limit also boosts their chances of obtaining a favourable credit score. Multiple credit card accounts can substantially impact one’s credit history if they are not properly maintained.

Loans are easier to obtain

Banks view individuals with a large credit limit as safe and reliable, making it easier for them to obtain loans. Their enhanced credit limit demonstrates to banks that they are capable of handling money.

Additionally, a greater credit limit can result in a higher credit score (as indicated above). A higher credit score can assist individuals in obtaining loans simply and at reasonable interest rates. Thus, while negotiating for a loan, credit cardholders might utilise their large credit limit to their advantage in securing a favourable rate.

Protection of the Customer

Credit cardholders with a high credit limit can use their cards to make substantial purchases and receive rewards. Few cardholders know that credit cards offer consumer protection features such as price protection, extended warranty, and coverage for lost or stolen products. If cardholders make substantial transactions, they can utilise their cards to safeguard themselves in the event of a problem.

Assists in Emergencies

A large credit limit on a credit card might assist customers in times of financial emergency. If they have a large credit limit, they are not required to borrow money from another person or take out a loan. Additionally, if they need a loan, their limit will make it easier to obtain one from their bank at a reasonable interest rate.

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