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Credit limit before applying

I want to get a new credit card on 0% purchase as I have big purchase to make. I have a good credit rating.

On browsing all the info I can't seem to find what amount I would be able to have as a credit limit on any of the cards without applying and I don't want to apply for one and then find out I can't borrow enough on that card and then have to apply for another and so on..

Any ideas where I can find this information?

Thanks
There is no issue so small that it can't be blown out of proportion

Comments

  • Don't know of this helps but barclaycard are quite generous and have 0% for 6 months plus 27 months balance transfer at 0%.
  • gb12345
    gb12345 Posts: 3,055 Forumite
    There's no way of knowing until you apply and your application is underwritten.
  • Cycrow
    Cycrow Posts: 2,639 Forumite
    you cant, until you apply, there isn't a sure fire way of knowing what credit limit you will get.

    you could make a guess based on your circumstances, the likelihood of you getting a limit you require.

    or apply for cards that usually give you biggest limits, Barclaycard and MBMA are often generous with their credit limits
  • Nationwide has 6 months 0% to new customers. The soft search will tell you the limit you will get before they hard search you.If you are an existing customer I think you can get 12 months.
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