RBL: New credit cards limited to US$500; forex shortage to blame

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May 8, 2025

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New applicants for credit cards at Republic Bank will have a far lower US-Dollar limit than previous credit card holders.

According to an internal staff notice, the bank has advised that as of today (May 8, 2025):

“The maximum credit limit on any newly issued credit card will be up to US$500, or the TT-Dollar equivalent.”

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