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Credit Card Payoff Calculator

Estimate how long it could take to pay off a credit-card balance and how extra payments could reduce interest and payoff time.

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Added on top of minimum

Minimum Only

Payoff

7 yr

Total Interest

$8,117

Debt-Free

Oct 2033

With Extra $150/mo

Payoff

2 yr 9 mo

Total Interest

$2,850

Debt-Free

Jul 2029

Paying an extra $150/month saves you $5,267 in interest and pays off your card 4 yr 3 mo sooner.

What this means for you

Sticking to minimums, you'll be debt-free in 7 yr and pay $8,117 in interest along the way.

  • At 21.99% APR, carrying this balance creates a high interest cost. Compare payoff options against your cash-flow needs and other obligations.
  • Adding $150/month saves about $5,267 of modeled interest and cuts the payoff time by 4 yr 3 mo under these assumptions.
  • Once this card is paid off, redirect that payment toward savings or another debt. You're already used to living without that money — put it to work.
Have multiple debts? See the Debt Snowball/Avalanche calculator for a full payoff plan

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