Maria Adams, Credit Cards Moderator
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Yes, your credit limit resets after payment, meaning that your available credit is restored. Your actual credit limit is always the same, unless you are granted an increase. Keep in mind, though, that for your available credit to fully bounce back to the original amount you’re allowed to borrow, you have to pay your total balance (what you spent during your current billing cycle). You'll find the exact amount on your statement.
You should also be aware that there might be some delay between the time you make the payment and the moment your available limit is restored. The length of the delay depends on your bank and your payment method.
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