Protecting Personal Credit

Updated July 10, 2020 | Infoplease Staff

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What You Should Know About Credit Card Blocking
But if you leave on vacation with your credit card near the limit, or if you are a business traveler who spends long periods on the road, you should be aware of credit blocking. This is because any additional transaction you attempt after you hit your credit limit would be rejected.

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