How do I determine the credit limit for my credit card?

The credit limit for a credit card is determined by the credit card company. Depending on the company, the credit limit may be determined based on the cardholder’s credit score, income, or spending habits. Generally, the higher your credit score, the higher your credit limit. Similarly, if your income is higher or you are a frequent spender, the credit limit will be higher. In South Carolina, there are laws that protect credit card holders from being issued a credit limit that is too high. These laws require that credit card companies evaluate a cardholder’s ability to pay back the full balance before giving a credit card and that they set reasonable credit limits. An issuer cannot give a cardholder a credit limit that is more than twice their monthly income or ten times their net income if their net income is less than $10,000. In addition, the law requires that issuers provide the cardholder with a notice stating the credit limit before they can charge for a purchase. This notice should indicate the total of purchases that have been made against the limit, and how much of the limit is still available. To find out your credit limit, you can contact the credit card company directly or look up the information on their website. You should always make sure that you are aware of your credit limit at all times to avoid exceeding it and incurring late fees.

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