METHODCalculation, assumptions and sources
Formula used
Bₙ₊₁ = Bₙ + Bₙ × APR/12 − payment
What is included
Calculate payoff time and interest cost for a card balance and compare the effect of a higher monthly payment.
Assumptions and limits
Rates, prices and income remain constant in the model. Fees, taxes, rounding and contract rules can change actual outcomes.
Reference sources
Investor.gov financial calculators · Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Last reviewed: September 2026 GUIDECredit Card Payoff Calculator
Calculate payoff time and interest cost for a card balance and compare the effect of a higher monthly payment.
Enter the required values or content, adjust the options and then review the detailed result.
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What can I do with Credit Card Payoff Calculator?
Calculate payoff time and interest cost for a card balance and compare the effect of a higher monthly payment.
How do I use Credit Card Payoff Calculator?
Enter the required values or content, adjust the options and then review the detailed result.
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