July 15, 2026 6:28 pm
When it comes to applying for American Express cards, the issuer’s five credit card limit is a restriction to be aware of. In this post, I’d like to discuss that in more detail, including discussing just how consistently this is actually enforced.
Continue reading: Amex Five Credit Card Limit: What’s The Rule, And Which Cards Count?
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10 Replies
May 28, 2026 9:57 am
In the past I was able to hold 6 cards. But at some time, I was holding less and now my limit is 5.
May 28, 2026 10:42 am
Serious question Marc, why do you need 5 Amex cards?
May 28, 2026 11:07 am
I had 6 cards up until pretty recently.
