How to Increase Credit Card Limit for ICICI Bank?

By Mayashree Acharya

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Updated on: Apr 24th, 2024

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11 min read

ICICI Bank offers various types of credit cards to customers depending on their creditworthiness, eligibility, income level, etc. If you possess an ICICI Bank credit card and want to increase its limit, continue reading this article, which covers all details about ICICI credit card limit increase.

What is ICICI Credit Card Limit?

The ICICI credit card limit is the maximum amount the bank permits you to spend from your ICICI credit card during a particular billing cycle. The ICICI Bank determines the limit based on your credit score, income, repayment history, and other factors. 

ICICI Bank provides three credit card limits for credit card users. They are as follows:

  • Total Credit Card Limit

It is the total limit that you can utilise or spend on your ICICI credit card. The total credit card limit will be reduced when you utilise the card for financial transactions. Nevertheless, the limit will be restored when you clear the credit card dues. 

  • Available Credit Card Limit

The available credit card limit indicates the remaining balance on your card after your spending to date. Once you clear all your outstanding credit card dues, the available limit will increase and be equal to your total ICICI Bank credit card limit. Moreover, you can set the available limit on your card to enhance its safety. 

  • Cash Limit on Credit Card

Each ICICI credit card offers a certain percentage of the limit you can withdraw as cash for emergencies. Usually, ICICI Bank offers a cash limit of 20% - 40% of the total credit card limit, depending on your profile and credit card type. 

How is the ICICI Bank Credit Limit Decided?

The ICICI Bank decides your credit card limit at the time of applying for it. Here are a few factors the ICICI bank considers when determining the credit card limit:

  • Type of Card

ICICI Bank offers different credit cards depending on your requirements. For instance, if you opt for a basic card, its credit limit will be lower than the premium card. Hence, you must choose an ICICI Bank credit card to align your requirements.

  • Debt Level

It is crucial to keep an eye on your debt level. If your debt-to-income ratio is low, the bank will doubt your creditworthiness and grant you a credit card with a lower limit. Hence, it is crucial to maintain a good debt-to-income ratio when applying for an ICICI credit card.

  • Income Level

When you want to apply for an ICICI credit card, it is ideal to have a higher income level. The higher your income, the better your chances of getting an ICICI Bank credit card with a higher credit limit.

  • Credit History

When you apply for an ICICI credit card, the bank will check your credit history. If your credit score is good and positive, the bank will trust you to sanction a credit card with a higher credit limit.

What is the ICICI Credit Card Age Limit?

ICICI Bank has set certain eligibility criteria for the issue of credit cards to its customers. One such factor is the age limit for applying for an ICICI credit card. You must be above the age of 21 years to apply for an ICICI credit card. Furthermore, the maximum age to apply for it is 65 years

How to Increase ICICI Credit Card Limit Online?

You can increase your credit card limit in ICICI Bank online via the iMobile Pay app by following these simple steps:

Step 1: Download the iMobile Pay App and log in with your username and password.

Step 2: Open the ‘Cards, Loans and Forex’ section and select your ‘Card Number’.

Step 3: Go to the ‘Manage Card’ section and select the ‘Manage Credit Limit’ from the ‘More’ options.

Step 4: Choose the ‘Desired Credit Limit’ and click the ‘Submit’ button.

Within a few seconds, you will receive the confirmation message of your credit card limit increase, which you can use instantly for financial transactions. 

How to Increase Credit Card Limit ICICI through Netbanking?

You can increase your ICICI credit card limit through the net banking facility by following the steps below:

Step 1: Log in to the ICICI net banking portal by entering your credentials. 

Step 2: Click the ‘My Accounts’ section and select the ‘Credit Card’ option.

Step 3: Open the ‘Manage Credit Limit’ option and click ‘Go’.

Step 4: You will get the ‘Existing Credit Limit’ and ‘Maximum Credit Limit’ options. You can enter the desired credit limit under the ‘Desired Credit Limit’ option. 

Step 5: After that, you receive an OTP on your registered mobile number to authorise the transaction. 

Step 6: Enter the OTP and click ‘Submit’.

The bank will send you a confirmation message within a few seconds of the credit limit increase, which you can use for your next purchases.

How to Increase Amazon Pay ICICI Credit Card Limit?

You can increase your Amazon Pay ICICI credit card limit through customer care service, internet banking, and mobile banking facilities. Follow the steps provided above to increase the limit through Internet banking and the iMobile Pay app. You can also call the ICICI Bank customer care number- 1800 1080 and request to increase the Amazon Pay ICICI credit card limit. The bank will evaluate your profile and increase the credit limit. 

How to Check ICICI Credit Card Limit? 

There are various methods available to check your ICICI credit card limit. They are as follows:

  • Limit Check via SMS

You can check your ICICI credit card limit by sending an SMS to the bank from your registered mobile number. Send the following SMS to 9215676766: IBALCC <space> last 6 digits of credit card number.

  • By Calling Call Customer Care

You can call ICICI Bank customer care to check your credit card limit. Call the ICICI Bank toll-free number at 1800 1080 and press the relevant number on the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) to know your credit card limit.

  • Limit Check via Net Banking

You can check your credit card limit by logging in to your ICICI Net Banking account. After logging in, navigate to the ‘Credit Card’ section and select the credit card to view details such as the balance, total amount due, and limit.

  • Limit Check via Mobile Banking

Another online method to check the credit card limit is through the iMobile Pay app. Login to the iMobile Pay app and navigate to the ‘Credit Card’ section to check the credit limit details and manage your credit card account.

  • Limit Check via Credit Card Monthly Statements

ICICI Bank sends credit card holders their credit card monthly statements. In this statement, you will get various details about your credit card, including the credit limit, credit card balance, cash advance, etc.

You or the bank can initiate the ICICI credit card limit increase by following the above-mentioned ways. It will help you improve your credit score, make you eligible for a higher loan on credit card and permit you to upgrade to a premium credit card. Nevertheless, the bank will review your credit profile and history before sanctioning the increased credit limit. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will the credit limit of my ICICI card be?

ICICI Bank will fix your credit card limit when you apply for it. They will consider your credit history, income level, debt level and credit card type before fixing the credit card limit.

What will happen if I exceed the credit limit?

If you exceed your ICICI Bank credit card limit and the transaction is not declined, the bank will charge you an over-limit fee.

Why was my request to increase the ICICI credit limit denied?

Several factors can lead to the decline of your credit card limit increase. These include low income, decreased utilisation of credit cards, default payments, etc.

What is revolving credit facility for ICICI credit cards?

It is a flexible payment option when you receive your monthly ICICI credit card bill statement. The flexible payment option permits you to either pay the total due amount, only the minimum due amount or pay a sum between the minimum and total due. Nevertheless, if you choose the last two options, the remaining balance is carried forward to the next billing cycle. 

How to check if I am eligible to get a pre-approved credit limit increase?

ICICI bank will send you an SMS when you are eligible for a pre-approved ICICI credit card limit increase. Furthermore, you can use the net banking facility or contact the bank’s customer care to check your eligibility for an ICICI pre-approved credit increase. 

What is the limit of my ICICI credit card?

ICICI Bank uses your income level, credit history, current debt and repayment capacity when you apply for a credit card to determine your ICICI credit limit.

How much ICICI credit card limit can I use?

You can utilise the total limit on your ICICI credit card, as it is the maximum amount you can borrow from the ICICI bank on your card. When you clear all your due bills, the available limit will increase and be the same as the total credit limit. In short, every time you use the card, the available limit will be reduced and increased when you clear your dues. 

What will happen when I exceed the ICICI credit card limit?

If you exceed your ICICI Bank credit card limit, you must pay the over-limit charges to the bank. Hence, avoid exceeding your credit limit to pay the over-limit charges. 

How can I increase my ICICI credit card limit?

You can increase your ICICI Bank credit limit through SMS, mobile banking and net banking. In addition, you can contact the bank’s customer care to increase your credit card limit.

How is the ICICI credit limit calculated?

ICICI Bank will calculate your credit card limit when you apply for it by considering your income level, current debt, repayment capacity and credit history.

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ICICI Bank offers different credit cards with varying limits based on factors like credit score, income. Credit limits include Total, Available, Cash limit. Limits can be increased via iMobile Pay app, net banking. Age limit: 21-65. Increase Amazon Pay ICICI limit by contacting customer care. Check limit via SMS, net banking, mobile banking, and monthly statements.

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