How often does discover raise credit limit

You are eligible to apply for a credit limit increase every 3 months. You can apply for a credit limit decrease at any time, providing:

  • The limit remains within the minimum or maximum limit for your Card Account.
  • The limit is not reduced below the balance on your Account.

Following a credit limit decrease, you will be subject to the usual credit limit increase criteria should you later decide that you wish to increase your limit.

Usual credit limit is 2X or 3X of your monthly income. Suppose your salary slip shows Rs. 50,000 per month, you can expect Rs. 1 Lakh – 1.5 Lakh credit limit.

How many credit cards should you own?

If your goal is to get or maintain a good credit score, two to three credit card accounts, in addition to other types of credit, are generally recommended. This combination may help you improve your credit mix. Lenders and creditors like to see a wide variety of credit types on your credit report.

How many Discover cards can you have?

Here is how many Discover cards you can have:

As a primary cardholder: Up to 2 accounts. You must have the 1st card open for a year before getting a second. Your 2nd card can be different or the same, but only one can be a student or secured card. Per account: You can get up to 5 cards for authorized users per account.

Discover has been good to me. They started me out last August with a 12K SL. Then after 3 months, I clicked the button and got a 4K increase. Then for the next three months, I've gotten another 2K total. They finally gave me my first denial for not enough experience last week. I'm thinking this is just because I have a balance of 22% UTI right now from a large purchase that I have not paid off yet. 

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First Goal Score: 750+ Reached 3/2019

Next Goal all over 800

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Discover 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 Discover's discretion, and there's no guarantee when one will occur.

How to Get an Automatic Credit Limit Increase From Discover

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

It is also worth mentioning that a Discover credit limit increase requires a soft pull of your credit, which does not affect your credit score.

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Does Discover automatically raise your limit?

Discover may automatically increase your credit limit depending on your account history and creditworthiness. If you consistently make on-time payments on your Discover card account, for example, you might be more likely to receive an automatic credit limit increase than someone who regularly misses payments.

How long does it take Discover to raise credit limit?

Generally, card issuers can push an increase through in just a few minutes. It can, however, take up to 30 days if the card issuer needs more time to perform a hard credit check or conduct a review.

What is the highest credit limit on a Discover card?

The highest credit limit on a Discover card is not public knowledge, as Discover does not disclose a maximum credit limit for any of its unsecured credit cards. Some Discover cardholders have reportedly been approved for credit limits ranging from $6,500 up to $9,200.

Can I get a credit limit increase on my Discover card?

If you want to increase the credit limit on your Discover Card, you can call the number on the back of your card and talk to a real person from our 100% U.S.-based customer service. You can also log into your online account or use the Discover Mobile app to request a credit limit increase.