Credit Limits news and trends

Credit Limit Denials Undermine Cardholder Trust
Consumer Finance // October 10, 2025

When consumers ask for more credit, they’re not just seeking spending power—they are testing trust. The new PYMNTS Intelligence and Elan Credit Card report reveals how a single “yes” or “no” can redefine customer loyalty, shape financial confidence and even shift market share. Behind every...

Fed Study: Banks Examine Credit Use When Considering Limit Increases
Banking // May 03, 2024

A new study from the Federal Reserve indicates that it’s not income levels or ability to repay that drives banks’ willingness to extend credit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Nearly One-Third of Consumers Say Higher Credit Limits Will Boost BNPL’s Appeal
Buy Now Pay Later // October 13, 2023

Consumers are increasingly seeking flexible and convenient payment options, leading to the rising popularity of deferred payment plans such as credit card installment plans and buy now, pay later (BNPL) options. However, to fully unlock its potential, BNPL providers need to address certain demands and...

Tough Times in Consumer Credit Could Push Some Americans to Nontraditional Lenders
Economy // June 08, 2020

April wasn’t a good month for consumer-credit use. According to the latest Federal Reserve data, U.S. consumer borrowing dropped 19.6 percent — its fastest decline since 1943. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Here Are the Five Reasons Consumers Want Credit Line Increases

November 13, 2025
Credit has become the cushion many consumers need to handle daily expenses and unexpected costs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

Credit Limit Denials Undermine Cardholder Trust

October 10, 2025
When consumers ask for more credit, they’re not just seeking spending power—they are testing trust. The new PYMNTS Intelligence and Elan Credit Card report reveals how a single “yes” or...

Nearly One-Third of Consumers Say Higher Credit Limits Will Boost BNPL’s Appeal

October 13, 2023
Consumers are increasingly seeking flexible and convenient payment options, leading to the rising popularity of deferred payment plans such as credit card installment plans and buy now, pay later (BNPL)...

Quick Reads
US Household Debt Hits All-Time High

May 05, 2020
Household debt has risen substantially in 2020 thus far, shooting up to $14.3 trillion, a number bypassing the height of the Great Recession by $1.6 trillion, according to a CNBC report that cited the New York Federal Reserve. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to […]

Card Companies Cut Credit Lines As Customers Skip Payments

April 23, 2020
Hard times are hitting many people where it hurts – right in the credit cards they carry in their wallets or eWallets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Goldman CEO Denies Claims Of Apple Card Credit Biases

November 21, 2019
David Solomon, the CEO of Goldman Sachs, is denying claims that gender bias is apparent in the algorithm it uses to determine credit limits for applicants, according to a report...

Goldman Denies Discriminatory Apple Card Practices, Says It Will Reassess Limits

November 12, 2019
Goldman Sachs has promised to reevaluate how credit limits are determined for Apple Card users after being accused of gender discrimination. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...