The credit limit assigned to an applicant for the SBI Prime credit card is dependent on their credit score, income, age, place of work, past financial behavior, and a lot of other factors. SBI reserves the right to change the credit limit for each applicant.
Factors Affecting Approval of Credit Limit
- Credit score - Your credit score is one of the most important factors that lenders consider when determining your creditworthiness. A higher credit score indicates that you are more likely to repay your debts, and lenders are more likely to approve a higher credit limit.
- Income and employment history - Lenders may also consider your income and employment history when determining your credit limit. A higher income and a stable employment history can indicate that you have the financial resources to repay your debts.
- Debt-to-income ratio - Lenders may also consider your debt-to-income ratio, which is the amount of debt you have compared to your income. If your debt-to-income ratio is too high, lenders may be less likely to approve a higher credit limit.
- Payment history - Your payment history, including whether you have made payments on time in the past, can also affect the approval of a credit limit. Lenders may be less likely to approve a higher credit limit if you have a history of late payments or missed payments.
- Length of credit history - The length of your credit history can also be a factor. Lenders may be more willing to approve a higher credit limit if you have a long credit history with a good track record of managing credit responsibly.
- Existing debt - The amount of existing debt you have can also impact the approval of a credit limit. If you already have a significant amount of debt, lenders may be hesitant to approve a higher credit limit.
Before you apply for a credit card, make sure you have all the above points in check. Applying for a credit card with a good credit profile has a higher chance of approval for a higher credit limit.