Credit Card Payment Calculator — Calculate Payoff Time & Interest

Credit Card Payment Calculator

Calculate your credit card payoff time, total interest costs, and compare different payment strategies. Supports multiple currencies including USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, and JPY.

Step 1: Credit Card Details

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$5,000
18.9%
$200

Understanding Credit Card Interest

Credit card interest is calculated daily based on your average daily balance. Making only minimum payments will significantly increase your total interest paid and payoff time.

Step 2: Payment Strategies

36 months

Payment Strategy Tips

Debt Snowball: Pay smallest balances first for psychological wins. Debt Avalanche: Pay highest interest debts first to save money. Fixed Payment: Consistent payments for predictable payoff.

Credit Card Payoff Results

Summary
Strategy Comparison
Amortization

Total Cost to Pay Off Credit Card

$6,842
Based on $200 monthly payments at 18.9% APR
Payoff Time
34 months
Total Interest Paid
$1,842
Monthly Payment Needed
$183
Interest Saved vs Minimum
$2,415

Payment Strategy Comparison

Payment Strategy Monthly Payment Payoff Time Total Interest

Amortization Schedule (First 12 Months)

Credit Card Payoff Formula

Months to Payoff = -log(1 – (r * B) / P) / log(1 + r)

Where r = monthly interest rate, B = balance, P = monthly payment. This formula calculates how many months it will take to pay off a credit card with fixed payments.

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