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# How long can you go without using most cards before they close it & total usage

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**Published:** July 5, 2026  
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## Overview

They say credit card company’s will close your account for non usage. How long is that usually 6 months to a year or longer? And is it bad to underutilize a card like only using $100 out of $1500? I’m sure they want us to use waaaay more   submitted by   /u/DriverExtension [link]   [comments]

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