What is the Chase Sapphire Preferred credit limit?

The Chase credit card limit could be as low as $500 or as high as $15,000+, depending on the card and your overall creditworthiness. One of the Chase credit cards with the highest starting limit is the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, which has a minimum credit limit of $10,000. Chase Freedom Flex℠ is one of Chase’s credit cards with the lowest credit limit minimum, at $500.… read full answer

For certain cards, Chase will approve you for either a Signature or Platinum account. Platinum accounts have lower starting limits than Signature, so applicants with lower credit scores who are approved will get a Platinum account. All individuals approved for Signature accounts should receive a credit limit of at least $5,000.

Chase Credit Card Starting Limits:

• Chase Sapphire Reserve®: $10,000
• United Club Infinite Credit Card: $5,000
• Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card: $5,000
• United Explorer Credit Card: $5,000
• Chase Ink Business Credit Cards: $3,000-$5,000
• Chase Freedom Flex℠: $500
• Chase Freedom Unlimited®: $500 (Signature: $5,000)

Since Chase only lists starting limits for their credit cards, you could definitely receive a higher limit. The highest credit limits will go to applicants with excellent credit and high incomes.

You need a 700+ credit score for Chase Sapphire Preferred approval. That means applicants generally need at least a “good” credit score to qualify for the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, though it’s possible to get approved with a lower score and a higher score may increase the odds.

It’s important to note that while your credit score is an important factor in determining whether or not you will be approved for Chase Sapphire Preferred, there are plenty of other things that will impact the decision, too. Some other important criteria include your income, existing debt load, number of open accounts, recent credit inquiries, employment status, housing status and more. … read full answer

If you’d like to see where your credit stands, and thus get a rough sense for your approval odds, you can always check your latest credit score for free on WalletHub.

If you don’t think you have what it takes to meet the Chase Sapphire Preferred credit score requirement, the good news is there are plenty of great rewards credit cards for people with good, fair, limited and even bad credit. You can check out WalletHub’s review of 2021’s best rewards cards for each credit level to learn more.

But if you’re confident that your approval odds are high, you can go ahead and get started on your Chase Sapphire Preferred application.

To get a Chase Sapphire Preferred credit limit increase, call Chase at 800-432-3117 and ask a representative for a higher limit or log in to the Chase credit limit increase page. It’s important to note that the online option is not available to everyone. Certain Chase customers who log in will receive targeted offers for credit limit increases, which they can accept online. Customers who don’t receive such an offer can still request an increase by phone.… read full answer

Chase may ask some customers for permission to do a hard credit pull when making a decision on a credit limit increase. That would likely lead to a small, temporary credit-score drop. On the other hand, Chase might automatically give you a credit limit increase without you asking or without them sending you a targeted offer, but that’s never guaranteed. Automatic increases will always use a soft credit pull, which won’t hurt your score.

How to Get a Chase Sapphire Preferred Credit Limit Increase by Phone:

1. Call Chase at 800-432-3117.
2. Enter your card number.
3. Follow the prompts to speak with a representative.
4. Tell the representative that you want a credit limit increase, and specify how much you’re looking for.
5. Be prepared to give reasons why you deserve an increase. This might include low utilization, a history of timely payments, an increase in your income and/or being a customer for a long time.
6. Give permission to Chase for a hard pull of your credit, if needed.
7. Wait for the representative to tell you if you are eligible for an increase.
8. Accept the increase offer, try to ask for more, or decline the offer.

Keep in mind that you might not instantly find out whether or not you can get a credit limit increase. Chase could let you know right away, or they might take up to a few weeks to make a decision and notify you by mail or email. If you do receive a credit limit increase, it will take effect right away and should appear on your next billing statement.

All in all, to have the best chances of qualifying for a Chase Sapphire Preferred credit limit increase, you should have at least 6 consecutive months of on-time payment history. It’s also best to have low credit utilization (under 30%), so you don’t seem desperate to spend more.