Managing card spending limits
Types of spending limits
You can set different types of limits:
- Daily limit: Maximum amount per day
- Per-transaction limit: Maximum for a single purchase
- Monthly limit: Maximum spending per month
- Category limits: Set limits for specific merchant categories
How to set spending limits
To configure limits on your card:
- Select your card from the Cards section
- Click "Manage Limits" or "Card Settings"
- Choose the type of limit you want to set
- Enter the amount
- Save your changes
Limits take effect immediately and help you control spending and prevent fraud.
Best practices for card limits
Follow these tips when setting limits:
- Set realistic limits based on your actual spending needs
- Use lower limits for cards used only for subscriptions
- Review and adjust limits monthly based on usage patterns
- Set per-transaction limits to prevent large fraudulent charges
- Consider setting category restrictions (e.g., no gambling transactions)