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Plans single-card payoff from balance, APR and monthly payment. Use when clearing one card fastest; differs from debt-payoff by single card vs multi-debt snowball/avalanche. Returns months to payoff, interest cost and schedule. 100% client-side.
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Simulates paying off a credit card balance with a fixed monthly payment. It applies the card's monthly interest and shows the payoff time, total interest, and total paid, so you can compare how different monthly payments change the finish line.
A card balance grows because monthly interest can outpace the minimum payment. Seeing exactly how many months a fixed payment will take — and how much interest accumulates — helps people choose a realistic payment that actually reduces the balance.
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Anyone carrying a credit card balance who wants to know how long it takes to clear at their current payment, or how much faster extra payments finish the job.
Enter the current card balance
Enter the card's annual APR
Enter your fixed monthly payment
Read the payoff months, total interest, and total paid
Raise the monthly payment to see how much sooner you finish
Compare two payment amounts side by side to pick a plan
$5,000 at 19.99% APR, $200/month → about 31 months, ~$1,196 interest$2,000 at 24% APR, $100/month → about 25 months, ~$455 interest$5,000 at 19.99% APR, $250/month → about 24 months and ~$900 interest — an extra $50/month saves ~$300$3,000 at 22% APR, $85/month → interest alone exceeds the payment, so the balance never fallsDoes this tool support multiple currencies?
Yes, select your currency from the dropdown. All calculations run locally in your browser.
Is this financial advice?
No, it is a planning estimate.
What if my payment only covers the interest?
The balance never decreases and the payoff plan cannot finish.
Does it include new purchases?
No, it assumes the balance is fixed.
Are my numbers shared?
No, the simulation runs locally in your browser.
Why does the interest add up so fast?
Credit card APRs are high and compound monthly on the remaining balance.
Should I use savings to pay off the card?
Only if you keep an emergency cushion; otherwise a surprise expense may push you back into debt.
Authoritative specifications, standards, and in-depth reading for Credit Card Payoff Calculator.
Monthly interest alone is about $83.29
Payoff time
2 years 9 months
Total interest
$1,521.02
Total paid
$6,521.02
Assumes a fixed monthly payment and no new purchases. If your payment only covers the monthly interest, you will never pay the balance off.
Not financial advice
The results from this calculator are provided for general informational and educational purposes only. They are estimates based on the assumptions you enter and do not constitute financial, tax, legal, or investment advice, nor a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any financial product. Tax codes, rates, and regulations change frequently and vary by country, state, and local jurisdiction — and may differ based on your individual circumstances, employer plan rules, and provider policies. Always verify the figures with current official sources and consult a qualified financial, tax, or legal professional before making any financial decision. All calculations run privately in your browser; nothing you enter is sent to our servers.
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