Credit Limit

Credit Limit: Definition:
In a revolving credit agreement such as that underlining a credit or charge card, your credit limit is the maximum amount of unpaid charges you can accrue by the end of a given period, usually per month. Exceeding your credit limit can cause you to incur extra fees or have your payment rejected at the point of sale.

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