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Credit Card Paydown Calculator

Enter your balance, rate, and payment to see your payoff date and total interest, side by side with what happens if you only pay the minimum.

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Payoff date at your payment
Total interest at your payment
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vs. the minimum-payment baseline below
Your plan vs. minimum payment only
Minimum payment (~2% of balance)$0/mo
Payoff time at the minimum
Total interest at the minimum$0
Interest you save with your plan$0
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The minimum payment estimate uses a common issuer formula (~2% of balance). Your actual card's minimum payment terms may differ — check your statement. This calculator is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or tax advice. Consult a licensed financial advisor or CPA about your specific situation.