How long after reducing credit limit will this be reflected on credit file?

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One and a half months ago, I reduced my Citibank free for life credit limit to the minimum $15,000 and closed a credit card from a different bank (total over $50,000 reduction in my available credit).

I did this as I intend to apply for the St George bank credit card and want to increase my chance of success. However I just requested & received a copy of my credit file and it is still showing the original credit limit for my Citibank card & my other bank card still shows as Open. How long does it take for the new information to be updated on my credit file?
 
Depends on how long each bank takes to pass it on. You can safely assume it will take at least 1 to 2 months.
First the bank actually has to close the facility (not done immedaitely)
then once a month they will transmit the data to the credit bureaus.
 
I got onto Citi close to six months after I closed a credit card as it was still showing on my credit report. Finally fixed in the following month.
 
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