How do I get a Citi Diamond Preferred credit limit increase?

You can request a Citibank credit card limit increase online, through the Citi Mobile App, or by phone, at (800) 950-5114. Citi may also offer an automatic credit limit increase if its regular reviews of the account show a history of on-time payments and low debt. Periodic reviews typically start after the account has been open for about six months. To make a decision about a credit limit increase, Citi will also review your current income as well as your credit history.... read full answer

When requesting a credit limit increase, Citibank will consider several factors that determine whether a soft pull or a hard pull will be used. But you can rest assured that Citibank will always notify you before doing a hard pull on your credit report. In case the request will result in a hard pull, it may cause a short-term dip in your credit score. When Citi offers an automatic credit limit increase; they will always use a soft pull.

How to get a Citibank credit card limit increase online:

1. Log in to your online account or your Citi Mobile App. Click Services, and then “Credit Card Services.”
2. Select “Request a Credit Limit Increase” under the Card Management menu.
3. Choose the Citibank account for which you’re requesting the increase (if you have more than one).
4. Enter your total annual income and monthly mortgage/rent payment. Click “Continue.”
5. Confirm the information entered and click “Continue” to submit the request.
6. You should receive the decision within a few seconds of submitting the request. If you’re approved for an increase, the new credit limit is effective immediately.

A Citibank credit card limit increase can boost your credit standing if you use the extra purchasing power responsibly. The added credit can lower your utilization, assuming your spending does not increase, and that in turn can raise your credit score. If you’re planning on making a major purchase soon, an increase will also reduce the risk of maxing out the card’s credit limit.

To raise your chances of being approved for an increase, always pay your bill on time and pay more than the minimum due. And if your income increases, make sure to update that information on your online account, as Citi will see that you can afford higher limits.

Citibank will automatically increase the credit limit for eligible credit card accounts based on periodic account reviews that typically begin six months after an account is opened. Automatic credit limit increases are done at Citibank's discretion, and there's no guarantee when one will occur.

How to Get an Automatic Credit Limit Increase From Citibank... read full answer

You don't have to do anything for Citibank to review your account for an automatic increase. However, taking the following steps will boost the odds of getting Citibank to automatically increase your credit limit:

• Pay the bill on time for at least the first six months that you have the card.
• Keep your credit utilization below 30%.
• Update your account profile if your income has gone up since you applied for the card.

How a Citibank Automatic Credit Limit Increase Affects Your Credit Score

A Citibank automatic credit limit increase requires a soft pull of your credit, which does not affect your credit score.

Citibank may offer you the option to decline the automatic credit limit increase amount and request a higher increase. If you decline and ask for a higher amount, Citibank will conduct a hard pull on your credit report, but they cannot do so without your permission.

A hard pull may lead to a slight decrease in your credit score, but your score should bounce back after a few consecutive months of timely payments. You can keep track of your progress with free daily credit score updates from WalletHub.

The highest credit limit for the Citi Diamond Preferred card can be over $10,000 for most creditworthy borrowers, according to multiple reports from cardholders on online forums. Citibank does not typically disclose the maximum spending limit for any of its unsecured credit cards. Not everyone is likely to qualify for the highest credit limit, either. The credit line offer you’ll ultimately get from Citi largely depends on your debt-to-income ratio and credit history.... read full answer

The Citi Diamond Preferred card requires applicants to have good credit or better to be approved, and guarantees a credit limit of at least $500. You could receive a credit line much higher than the minimum, as long as you have a good enough credit score and sufficient disposable income.

You can learn more about Citi Diamond Preferred terms and benefits from WalletHub’s full review of the card.