Credit Card Payoff Calculator — Time & Interest

Minimum payments keep you in debt for years. Enter your balance, APR, and monthly payment to see your real payoff date and total interest.

💳 Payoff Plan

How the credit card payoff calculator works

Each month, interest accrues on your balance and your payment chips away at it. With minimum payments (often ~2% of balance), a $5,000 balance at 22.9% APR can take over a decade and cost thousands in interest.

Paying even $50 more per month dramatically shortens the timeline — the calculator shows exactly how much you save.

Why use our credit card payoff calculator?

LaCalc’s credit card payoff calculator is free, fast, and private. No sign-up, no downloads — type your numbers and get instant results. Every calculation runs in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.

Frequently asked questions

Why do minimum payments take so long?
Minimums are often ~2% of the balance, so most of the payment goes to interest, barely reducing principal.
What is a good APR?
Under 15% is decent; average cards charge 20%+. Balance-transfer cards can offer 0% intro periods.
Should I close the card after payoff?
Usually keep it open — closing reduces available credit and can hurt your credit score. Just stop carrying a balance.