Card Spending Limits
Your ClapPay card has limits to protect your account. Here's how they work.
Default Limits
Verified Accounts
| Type | Limit |
|------|-------|
| Per transaction | $5,000 |
| Daily spending | $10,000 |
| ATM withdrawal (daily) | $1,000 |
| Monthly spending | $50,000 |
Unverified Accounts
Cards are not available for unverified accounts. Verify your account to get a card.
Setting Custom Limits
Set your own limits for extra control:
- Go to Cards
- Select your card
- Tap Settings → Spending Limits
- Adjust limits as needed
- Save changes
You can set:
- Daily spending limit
- ATM withdrawal limit
- Per-transaction limit
- Online purchase limit
Why Set Lower Limits?
- Budgeting: Stay within spending goals
- Security: Limit damage if card is compromised
- Kids/dependents: Control spending on family cards
Increasing Limits
Need higher limits?
- Complete enhanced verification
- Request a limit increase in Settings → Limits
- Business accounts have higher default limits
Limits Reset
- Daily limits: Reset at midnight (your local time)
- Monthly limits: Reset on the 1st of each month
Transaction Declined?
If a transaction is declined due to limits:
- Check your current usage in the app
- Adjust limits if needed
- Try a smaller amount
- Wait for limits to reset
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