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Credit Card Payoff Calculator

Compare minimum payments against a steady extra payment, then see what monthly payment is needed to clear the card by your target month.

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Card payoff plan

42 months

Interest saved $9,241.50 · Projected payoff month January 2030

Payoff inputs

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Monthly payment for target · Extra needed for target

Monthly payment for target

$285.52

Extra needed for target

$90.52

Target payoff months

36 months

Total paid

$10,278.82

Estimated first minimum payment

$195.00

First month total payment

$345.00

With extra payment

42 months

Interest saved

$9,241.50

Months saved

207 months

Projected payoff month

January 2030

Payoff scenarios

Compare minimum-only, your extra payment, double extra payment, and target-month payment side by side.

ScenarioFirst paymentMonthsTotal interestSavings
Minimum only$195.00249 months$11,724.13$0.00
Current extra payment$345.0042 months$2,482.63$9,241.50
Double extra payment$495.0023 months$1,433.60$10,290.53
Target-month payment$285.5236 months$2,478.82$9,245.31

Before you rely on it

  • check_circleIssuer minimum payment rules, daily interest, and fees may differ from this planning model.
  • check_circleChoose an extra payment you can repeat every month.
  • check_circleOn high-APR cards, even a small recurring extra payment can materially reduce interest.
  • check_circleIf you carry multiple cards, also compare paying the highest APR card first.

Early payoff schedule

MonthPaymentInterestPrincipal paidRemaining balance
1$345.00$122.85$222.15$7,577.85
2$339.45$119.35$220.10$7,357.75
3$333.94$115.88$218.06$7,139.70
4$328.49$112.45$216.04$6,923.65
5$323.09$109.05$214.04$6,709.61
6$317.74$105.68$212.06$6,497.55
7$312.44$102.34$210.10$6,287.44
8$307.19$99.03$208.16$6,079.28
9$301.98$95.75$206.23$5,873.05
10$296.83$92.50$204.33$5,668.73
11$291.72$89.28$202.44$5,466.29
12$286.66$86.09$200.56$5,265.73
42$86.74$1.34$85.40$0.00

Financial planning notice

This tool provides reference estimates only. Do not use it as the sole basis for lending, repayment, investment, tax, or contract decisions. Confirm the result with your lender, official documents, or a qualified professional before acting.

How credit card payoff is calculated

The calculator adds monthly interest to the balance, applies the minimum payment rule, then adds your extra monthly payment. It compares that plan against minimum-only payments under the same assumptions.

Usage notes

  • Monthly rate = APR / 12.
  • Minimum payment = the larger of balance x minimum rate or the fixed payment floor.
  • Payment with extra = minimum payment + extra monthly payment.
  • Target monthly payment estimates the fixed payment required to clear the balance within the target months.

Frequently asked questions

What does APR mean?expand_more

APR is the annual percentage rate. Use the purchase APR or revolving balance rate from your statement.

Why does minimum-only payoff take so long?expand_more

Minimum payments often shrink as the balance falls, so principal falls slowly and interest lasts longer.

How should I use extra needed for target?expand_more

It is the estimated target monthly payment minus the first minimum payment, useful for planning a repeatable extra amount.

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