credit limit
noun
: the most money that a bank or business will allow a person to borrow
Some banks will charge a fee if you go over your credit limit.
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Rather than receiving a lump-sum loan upfront, borrowers can access a credit line as needed during the draw period (up to the credit limit).
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
These early Prime Day discounts are really going to push me over my credit limit!
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
8 June 2026
But if the balance climbs too high compared to the credit limit, credit scores could drop for everyone connected to the account.
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Doug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
While your initial credit limit is determined by your application, you'll automatically be considered for a credit line increase in as little as six months.
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Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2026
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
These early Prime Day discounts are really going to push me over my credit limit!
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
8 June 2026
But if the balance climbs too high compared to the credit limit, credit scores could drop for everyone connected to the account.
—
Doug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
While your initial credit limit is determined by your application, you'll automatically be considered for a credit line increase in as little as six months.
—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Credit limit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/credit%20limit. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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