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How can I go about getting a credit limit increase on credit cards?
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November 09, 2007 9:10PM
All you have to do is contact your credit card company & request your increase. The longer you have been doing business with them, the bigger the chance is that they will increase your limit for you. Also, this will happen with a higher probability if you are in good standing with your payments. As long as you have paid on time etc. Good luck!
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