Borrowing Trouble?

MSE_Martin

What do you think when credit card companies automatically increase your card limit? Is it a welcome surprise or a recipe for disaster?

A. Hoorah! More credit for playing the system
B. Noooo! I don't need to be tempted to spend more than I have
C. Good but Grrrr! I’m usually grateful but wish they’d ask me first
D. Who knows! Never happened to me
E. Yawn! It doesn't change my habits

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Former_MSE_Andrea

Below are the results to our previous poll. Thanks to the 1867 participants who took part in this poll.

Previous Poll Topic: Poll Started 17.1.05. What do you think when credit card companies automatically increase your card limit. Is it a welcome surprise or a recipe for disaster?

E. Yawn! It doesn't change my habits 39.4% - (736 Votes)
B. Noooo! I don't need to be tempted to spend more than I have 25.5% - (477 Votes)
C. Good but Grrrr! I’m usually grateful but wish they’d ask me first 19.1% - (358 Votes)
A. Hoorah! More credit for playing the system 13.8% - (259 Votes)
D. Who knows! Never happened to me 1.9% - (36 Votes)

Total Votes: 1867

bridiej

I dont like it when they up your limit for no reason.

Surely if your card was stolen it gives the thief more spending power? They could make off with loads more money before anyone even noticed...