 TITLE: Can I Increase My Credit Limit on a Secured Credit Card? CONTENT: Can You Increase a Secured Credit Card Limit?\n---------------------------------------------\nGetting an increased credit limit on your secured credit card comes down to the card issuer's policy. The Secured Mastercard® from Capital One, for instance, comes with a potential credit line increase in as little as six months with no extra deposit needed, while the Merrick Bank Double Your Line® Secured Visa® Card allows you to raise your credit line up to $3,000 whenever you choose simply by increasing your deposit.\nNot all unsecured credit cards offer an easy way to increase your credit line or a path to an unsecured line. The Platinum Elite Mastercard® Secured Credit Card and the Platinum Select Mastercard® Secured Credit Card, both from First Progress, fall into this category. However, both are available to borrowers with low credit scores or limited credit histories, so they could serve as a stepping stone toward other accounts.\nEven if a secured card does not offer a way to increase your credit line or switch to an unsecured account, it may help you build your credit enough to qualify for an unsecured card from another lender. By making your payments on time and keeping your credit usage low, you can raise your credit score and improve your chances of approval for other credit cards. END