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Spending Power Vs. Credit Limit on Amex BCP...

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CreditScoreImprovement24
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Spending Power Vs. Credit Limit on Amex BCP...

I understand that the Amex Gold/Platinum has Spending Power instead of Credit Limit (unless assigned).....

 

However, my Amex BCP has a credit limit though also has the option to check spending power.

 

***So my 4K limit isn't precise/preapproved?  Like would I be able to make a 4K purchase on the card with this limit no problem (afraid to test out spending power based on rumors)?  Is the spending power just to check if I can go over limit?  

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GZG
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Re: Spending Power Vs. Credit Limit on Amex BCP...


@CreditScoreImprovement24 wrote:

I understand that the Amex Gold/Platinum has Spending Power instead of Credit Limit (unless assigned).....

 

However, my Amex BCP has a credit limit though also has the option to check spending power.

 

***So my 4K limit isn't precise/preapproved?  Like would I be able to make a 4K purchase on the card with this limit no problem (afraid to test out spending power based on rumors)?  Is the spending power just to check if I can go over limit?  


in the vast majority of cases, your $4k limit is precise and pre-approved and the spending power tool is to check to see if amex will let you make purchasses above that limit

 

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however if you have charge cards and you run enough the total amount that amex is comfortable with lending you on it, you might get a 'please pay us' email to ensure future purchases aren't declined

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NoMoreE46
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Re: Spending Power Vs. Credit Limit on Amex BCP...

Yes you can check with that feature to see if they May allow you to go over your $4000 CL.

If you are new to Amex, I would call them to give them a heads up that you are going to hit that limit in one swipe.

Here are screen shots of an approval and of a denial.

 

 

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