What does it mean if my card exceeds its limit?
Andrew Campbell
Updated on February 15, 2026
Any approved transactions above your credit limit are subject to over-the-limit (or over-limit) fees. This credit card fee is typically up to $35, but it can’t be greater than the amount you spend over your limit. And even if you opt-in to over-limit fees, transactions exceeding your credit limit may still be denied.
What happens if you make a purchase over your credit limit?
If you opted into over-limit protection, your charge might go through—but you could get hit with fees, higher interest rates or lower credit limits. You might even see your credit score drop due to the increased balance on your card. Your credit card could be declined. You could pay an over-limit fee.
What do you do if you have a requirement that exceeds your single purchase limit SPL limit?
Requirements that exceed the CH’s single purchase limit must be sent to the contracting office for award.
Does a credit limit reset every month?
Yes, your credit limit resets after payment if you follow a few rules. In order for your credit limit to fully bounce back to the original amount you are allowed to borrow, you have to pay your total balance (what you spent during your current billing cycle).
Is going over your credit limit bad?
Although it’s possible to go over your credit card’s limit, it’s not recommended when you want to create and preserve excellent credit scores. Exceeding that limit affects your credit utilization ratio, which measures how much of your available revolving credit you’re using.
What’s the limit for a single purchase on a purchase card?
Purchases must be less than or equal to the single purchase transaction limit for the purchase cardholder’s account. Transaction limits are based on the business needs of the purchase cardholder. The maximum single purchase transaction limit for micro-purchases is $10,000 ($2,500 for services, $2,000 for construction/alterations).
Is there a limit to how much money can be charged to a purchase account?
A single purchase limit is: The maximum amount of money that can be charged to the purchase account for a single transaction. An account holder is making a purchase with the purchase account over the phone.
What’s the single purchase limit on a SmartPay account?
The account holder has a purchase account that has a single purchase limit of $1,000. However, the required printer costs $1,500. Who should the account holder contact to increase the single purchase limit on the purchase account? The Approving Officer (AO) or Agency/Organization Program Coordinator (A/OPC)
Who are the stakeholders in the purchase card program?
Primary Stakeholders: All purchase cardholders who are responsible for purchasing goods and/or services for official government use and PC approving officials with oversight responsibility for the activities of purchase cardholders.