What Is a Credit Limit in Invoice Finance?

The provider sets a maximum amount they'll advance against each of your customers, based on a credit check. If the limit on Customer A is £50,000 and you invoice them £70,000, you only get an advance on £50,000. Limits are reviewed periodically.

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Oliver leads Market Invoice's editorial and comparison research. With a background in UK commercial finance, he oversees provider analysis, rate verification, and industry reporting across all verticals.

Last reviewed: 5 April 2026

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