text: big spend on new credit card? iv just been accepted for a new card with a limit of £6,500. i need to spend about £3000 straight away to pay off a dream trip abroad (flights clothes etc) should i write to the card company advising this as im worried they might put a stop on the card otherwise?? they will contact you at the phone number on your application to make sure that the transaction is ok.you could phone the company on the number on the bill or that came with your card this will be much quicker.