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¿Qué es el uso de crédito y por qué es importante?

El uso de crédito es uno de los factores más importantes para tu puntaje crediticio. Aquí te explicamos qué es, cómo calcularlo y el porcentaje ideal.

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What's a good credit utilization ratio?

Most experts recommend staying below 30%, with excellent credit typically below 10%. Even if you've never missed a payment, utilization above 30% can lower your credit score because it signals potential financial stress to lenders.

Does paying off my credit card in full each month affect my utilization?

Not always. Credit bureaus report your statement balance, which is typically recorded mid-cycle, not your payment history. You could pay in full on the due date but still show high utilization if the balance was high when your statement closed. To lower reported utilization, pay before your statement closing date.

How quickly does lowering my utilization improve my credit score?

Credit utilization changes are typically reflected in your score within 30-45 days, once your creditor reports the new balance to the bureaus. You should see noticeable improvement if you drop from 50% to under 30%, though the exact timeline depends on your overall credit profile.

Should I close old credit cards to lower my utilization?

No. Closing cards actually *raises* your utilization because you lose available credit. If you have a $5,000 card with a $0 balance and you close it, your total available credit drops, making your utilization ratio worse. Keep old cards open, even if unused.

Does utilization on one maxed-out card hurt my score if my overall utilization is low?

Yes. Credit scoring models look at both overall utilization and per-card utilization. If one card is at 100% and another is at 0%, even if your overall ratio is 50%, that maxed-out card signals risk to lenders and can hurt your score. Try to keep individual card utilization under 30% as well.

Can I improve my credit utilization without paying off debt?

Yes. Requesting a higher credit limit increases your available credit without changing your balance, instantly lowering your utilization ratio. You can also apply for a new credit card to boost total available credit, though this triggers a hard inquiry. Another option is a balance transfer to spread debt across multiple cards.

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