Glossary
Credit Utilisation
Credit utilisation is the share of your available credit limit that you are using, most often on credit cards. If your total card limit is high and your balances are small, utilisation is low. Using a large share of your limits can signal stress and lower your credit score. Paying balances down befo
Related terms: Credit Score, Line of Credit, Repayment History.
Published 12 Nov 2026
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