Credit Card Payoff Calculator — Calculate Your Debt Payoff Timeline

Credit Card Payoff Calculator

Calculate how long it will take to pay off your credit card debt and how much interest you’ll pay based on your balance, interest rate, and monthly payment.

Step 1: Credit Card Details

$5,000
18%

Understanding Credit Card Interest

Credit card interest is calculated daily based on your average daily balance. Paying more than the minimum payment can significantly reduce the time to pay off your debt and the total interest paid.

Step 2: Payment Details

Payment Strategies

Debt Snowball: Pay minimums on all debts, then put extra money toward the smallest balance first. Debt Avalanche: Pay minimums on all debts, then put extra money toward the highest interest rate debt first.

Credit Card Payoff Results

Summary
Strategy Comparison
Payment Schedule

Time to Pay Off Debt

2.5 years
Based on $5,000 balance at 18% APR with $200 monthly payments
Total Interest Paid
$627
Total Amount Paid
$5,627
Payoff Date
Jun 2025
Number of Payments
30

Payment Strategy Comparison

Payment Strategy Monthly Payment Time to Pay Off Total Interest

Payment Schedule (First 12 Months)

How Credit Card Payoff Works

Monthly Interest Calculation

Credit card interest is calculated daily. Each month, your balance is multiplied by your daily periodic rate (APR ÷ 365) for each day in the billing cycle. Making larger payments reduces the principal faster, saving you money on interest.

Need Professional Debt Management Help?

Connect with our financial experts for personalized debt payoff strategies, credit counseling, and financial planning to help you become debt-free faster.

Get Professional Help