Chip Lupo, Credit Card Writer
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Barclays will increase your credit limit no more than once . This time frame applies whether you request a credit limit increase yourself or wait for Barclays to offer you an automatic increase, and it’s typical for credit card companies to have a waiting period between increases.
How Often Barclays Increases Credit Limits
- Automatic: It may be possible to get an increase periodically.
- By request: You can request a credit limit increase as often as you want.
- No guarantee: Credit limit increases are never guaranteed, but you can improve your chances with responsible card use and a history of on-time payments.
Remember that your chances of getting a credit limit increase are best if you’ve made the last six consecutive payments for the account on time. Having a low credit utilization rate also helps, as that shows you’re not desperate to borrow more.
If you really want a credit limit increase, it’s best to ask Barclays directly. Just note that this will lead to a hard inquiry into your credit history, which may drop your credit score by 5-10 points. Plus, credit limit increases are never guaranteed, and if you’re denied one, you’ll need to wait at least before asking again. You can learn more about how to increase your credit limit on WalletHub.
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