In January I got a preapproval for a Compass Bank Clear Points card, to my surprise. I applied and got approved for a nice CL, the highest at the time and the highest to date. I called them to understand how they work and they said the limit may never increase unless I ask for it! In some ways this surprised me, in others it did not.
So skip ahead to yesterday. I get a notification of activity to my CR. It was a limit increase to my Compass Bank card. It was a complete and utter shock and a pleasant one.
For a long time I have had a revolving balance on the card of about 15%. (It is not actually my balance, it is my sister's balance. I loaned her the account so my money is not tied up. Last month she used it again for a car repair.) I think Compass likes revolving balances and that factors into their decision to raise limits. While the increase wasn't that much, $500, it was something, and for that I am happy. Surprised and happy. Now I wish Discover and Chase would follow suit.
It is by will alone I set my mind in motion.....
Always follow these rules: Only take a HP for a new account. Always use the best rewards card for that reward category. Don't close a card unless you know you really should. Never use more than 35% of a credit limit. Recon as much and as best you can. Use the introductory period to the best advantage. Get the signup bonus. Whenever possible PIF or balance transfer so you pay less in interest. Never give an excellent rating when it is actually the norm. Always look for a discount as more is always better.
Always accept candy from strangers because they have the best candy or from people you know have good candy.
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