The two biggest factors in your credit score are payment history (paying your bill on time) and credit utilization (how much of your available credit you use).2 Using a low percentage of your limit and paying your bill off in full every month will set you up with a record of on - time payments and
a favorable credit utilization ratio.
That's going to start establishing a good payment history — the most important component of your credit score — as well as
a favorable credit utilization ratio, or how much of your available credit you're using.
It matters because it is challenging to maintain
a favorable credit utilization ratio with a credit limit of $ 200 - $ 300.