Do authorized users have the same credit limit?
Daniel Santos
Updated on February 19, 2026
Do authorized users have spending limits? Authorized users will be subject to the credit limit on the card, and the original cardholder may set spending limits for the authorized user if their bank or issuer allows it.
Can I be an authorized user on two credit cards?
Two ways you can share a credit card By adding an authorized user, you’re adding another person to a card account that is already in operation. With a joint account, on the other hand, you’ll apply with a credit card together with another person similar to how you would if you apply for a mortgage or a car loan.
Will my credit score go down if I add an authorized user?
Does adding an authorized user hurt your credit? Adding an authorized user to your credit card account alone shouldn’t have a negative impact on your credit. But keep in mind that if that person uses your credit irresponsibly, negative credit impact could follow.
What happens when you become an authorized user on a credit card?
You’ll receive a credit card tied to the account, though you won’t have all the privileges of the primary account holder. For example, you probably won’t be able to make changes to the account, like requesting a credit increase or adding more authorized users.
What does it mean to be an authorized user on Capital One?
Give access to someone you trust. An Authorized User is someone you add to your account without any additional application or credit check. They’ll get a card with their name on it and share your line of credit. Plus, if you have a rewards card, you’ll earn on every dollar they spend.
Is the authorized user the same as a co-signer?
Is an authorized user the same as a co-signer? While being added as an authorized user is not the same as earning credit card approval through a co-signer, they are both options to start your credit history if you have little to no credit.
How often can I add authorized users to my bank account?
“Reader Questions” are answered three days a week — Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays — by TPG Senior Writer Julian Mark Kheel. Practically every major bank allows credit card holders to add authorized users to their account in order to provide separate cards to family members or acquaintances.