Should you accept a credit limit increase?
Your card offers to raise your limit. Free upgrade or trap?
The simple version
A higher limit lowers the share of available credit you're using, which can help your score. But only if your spending stays the same. If a bigger limit tempts you to spend more, it does more harm than good. You can usually decline or ask for a lower limit any time.
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