Credit Card on repayment status but should i keep card open?

I have a mastercard that I had 'went over' the balance, i only have $50 left to pay to bring my balance back into the safe range.





Why is it a good idea to keep this card account open? I don't need it once I pay the $50 off. Ill still be paying to bring the balance back to $0.|||If you keep the account open you may be tempted to use it again. Either close it and pay it off or pay it off then close it. Either way, don't ever use it again. If you don't have cash for a purchase, then don't purchase the item.|||well i would just keep it open -- cut the card so you can not use it -- and when the account is totally paid off if you want new card just request one!!!