Credit Card Minimum Payment Calculator

See your credit card minimum payment in seconds

How to use

  1. Enter your values in the fields above.
  2. Press Calculate to see your result instantly.
  3. Use the Share button to copy a link to your result.

About this calculator

Most U.S. issuers calculate the minimum payment as whichever is larger: a small percentage of the statement balance (commonly 1-3%) plus that month's accrued interest, or a fixed floor amount (often $25-35) meant to guarantee the balance actually shrinks over time. This calculator reproduces that greater-of comparison.

Card issuers must disclose this formula under the CARD Act, and it matters far beyond the sticker-shock of a small monthly number: paying only the minimum on a high-APR balance can stretch payoff into decades and multiply the total interest paid many times over, which is exactly why the number is worth checking before deciding to pay more.

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