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Cashback Credit Card

Hi,

I have a credit card with a low credit limit and it provides cashback. I use it for normal spending. But I've reached the credit limit.

I just thought about this - would it be possible to manually clear off the credit card debt back ot zero and then if I spend money again on the credit card to earn more cashback?

Thanks in advance!

Comments

  • dj1471
    dj1471 Posts: 1,969 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Home Insurance Hacker!
    Yes, you can make payments at any time.
  • But would I earn additional cashback on the purchases after I've paid off my balance?
  • dj1471
    dj1471 Posts: 1,969 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Home Insurance Hacker!
    Almost certainly but it's impossible to say for sure without knowing which card it is...
  • It's the Tandem Credit card.

    I have a credit limit of £1000. So since I have used £1000 of my credit limit, if I pay this completely off and buy another £500, then will I get cashback on the whole £1500?
  • BakingC
    BakingC Posts: 119 Forumite
    Third Anniversary 100 Posts
    Yes you should do unless there is a specific cap on amount you can earn per month. Before I had a bigger credit limit on my cb card I used to regularly do this in big spend months.
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