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Compare minimum payments, debt avalanche, and debt snowball strategies to pay off credit card debt faster.
Your Credit Cards
Debt Payoff Comparison
$15,000
Total credit card balanceMinimum paymentOver 100 years to debt-free
$116,365interest paid
Debt avalanche41 months to debt-free
$5,303interest paid
Debt snowball44 months to debt-free
$6,506interest paid
About the Credit Card Payoff Calculator
Compare minimum payments, debt avalanche, and debt snowball strategies across up to three cards. Avalanche attacks the highest APR first to minimize interest; snowball attacks the smallest balance first for faster account wins.
The projection assumes constant APRs, no new charges, and a consistent payment. Actual card issuers may calculate interest daily using different statement-cycle timing and fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a credit card payoff calculator?expand_more
It projects the payoff time and interest cost for one or more balances under a chosen monthly payment and payoff strategy.
Should I use avalanche or snowball?expand_more
Avalanche targets the highest APR and usually minimizes interest. Snowball targets the smallest balance first and can provide faster motivational wins.
How does credit card interest get calculated?expand_more
This calculator uses the daily periodic rate, APR divided by 365, applied over a 30-day billing cycle before payments are allocated.
Does the calculator include new charges or fees?expand_more
No. Projections assume no new charges, constant APRs, and consistent monthly payments. Actual issuer terms may produce different results.
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