Here is the difference 👇 ❌ 30% utilization — Acceptable but not optimal ✅ Under 10% utilization — This is where elite scores live That one small gap can mean 20–50 extra points on your score. Think about it this way: If you have a $1,000 limit — keep your balance under $100. If you have a $5,000 limit — keep your balance under $500. Simple math. Massive results. 📈 Most people are leaving points on the table every single month without even knowing it. Don't be most people.