How do I get a Chase Sapphire Preferred credit limit increase?

You can request a Chase credit limit increase over the phone, by calling (800) 432-3117. You cannot request a credit limit increase from Chase online right now, but this option has been available in the past. When you call, you simply have to provide some information about your income, debts, other open credit accounts, and anything else Chase happens to ask for more information on. Chase may either approve you immediately or notify you of its decision within a few weeks (via mail and/or email). If you’re approved for a higher limit, the change will take effect right away and should show up on your next statement.… read full answer

To qualify for a Chase credit limit increase, you generally need to pay your bill on time for at least six consecutive months and otherwise manage your finances responsibly. You should also strive to use only a small portion – 30% or less – of your current credit limit. Making sure your income is up to date on your Chase.com account could help, too.

And just so you know, requesting a Chase credit line increase will result in a hard inquiry on your credit report. That means it could lead to a slight, temporary dip in your credit score. But that shouldn’t really matter unless you’re planning to apply for a mortgage or car loan in the next few months.

• By Phone: Call Chase customer service at (800) 432-3117. Enter the last four digits of your card number, followed by your zip code. Press “0” to speak with a customer service representative.
• Automatic Increase: Chase may offer you a higher limit if you use your account responsibly. To check, sign into your Chase.com account, click on the menu icon at the top left of the page, and select “Your offers.”
• Online: Chase currently does not allow you to request a higher credit limit online. In the past, you could log into your account on Chase’s credit limit increase page, fill out the form and get an instant decision.

It’s also worth noting that if you don’t get the decision you’re looking for, you can always apply for a new credit card from a different issuer. The issuer’s desire for new business could lead it to be more generous than Chase.

The Chase Sapphire Preferred credit limit is $5,000 minimum. Limits can be higher, depending on creditworthiness, though. Plenty of Chase Sapphire Preferred cardholders report limits of at least $10,000, and some say they have a limit of $20,000 or more. There's no publicly disclosed Chase Sapphire Preferred maximum credit limit.

The credit limit you get on your Chase Sapphire Preferred will depend mainly on your credit score, income and other existing debts along with your credit utilization. The closer to perfect your credit is and the more money you make relative to what you owe, the higher credit limit you can expect. You can also ask for a Chase Sapphire Preferred credit limit increase by calling the number on the back of your card. There is no guarantee you'll be approved though and credit limit increase requests will trigger hard pulls which can temporarily hurt your credit score. To increase your chances of approval, it's best to make sure you've paid the bill on time for at least six straight months.

Not many cards have minimum credit limits higher than Chase Sapphire Preferred's, but its sibling, Chase Sapphire Reserve®, is one of them. Chase Sapphire Reserve's limit is $10,000 or more.