Why has my credit limit been reduced Barclays?
Jackson Reed
Updated on January 30, 2026
Why is Barclaycard slashing credit limits? Your credit card limit should be tailored to you. If you have a larger income and good credit history you should be able to borrow more. Generally, if your circumstances change or you fall behind repayments your limit can be cut.
Why has my credit card reduced my limit?
A credit limit decrease can happen because your spending habits changed or if your good credit is mixed up with someone else’s bad credit. A sudden decrease in your credit limit can hit when you least expect it, curbing your buying power and potentially lowering your credit score, but you don’t have to let it stand.
How do I increase my daily limit Barclays?
- Under ‘Quick links’ on the home screen, tap ‘Cards’
- Select the debit card you want to change the withdrawal limit for.
- Tap ‘Cash machine settings’
- Choose your limit and select ‘Save’
Is there a limit on bank transfers Barclays?
The overall daily payment limit to other people in Online Banking is £100,000 for International, FPS and CHAPS payments. For transfers between your own Barclays accounts, the limit is £250,000 per transaction. For third-party payments and standing orders, the limit is £50,000.
Does Barclays automatically increase credit limit?
You might not even need to ask. Barclaycard may give you an automatic credit limit increase any time after the six-month mark if you consistently pay on time and otherwise keep your account in good standing. Automatic increases won’t result in a hard credit pull.
When did Barclaycard start sending out credit limit letters?
In mid-2020, Barclaycard started sending a letter to some customers saying where they may have had raised their credit limit too high. See Barclaycard credit limit letters for details.
How can I make a payment over the Barclays limit?
To make payments over the limit, call Telephone Banking if you’re registered for the service, your Premier Banking team or contact your branch. How long do payments take to be made in Online Banking? Payments to Barclaycard: These arrive on the same day but your payment will take a working day to show on your statement
Is there a limit on how much you can withdraw from a Barclays cash machine?
Some cash machines might charge a fee. You can use your Barclays app to set a limit on how much you can withdraw from cash machines each day. Personal customers can withdraw up to £300 a day and Premier customers can withdraw up to £1000 a day.
What happens when Barclaycard reduces your credit limit?
A Barclaycard spokeswoman told Mirror Money: “When we reduce a customer’s credit limit, we will not reduce it to below their current balance, and we will ensure that they at least have sufficient headroom on their account to continue essential spending.