How do I pay off credit card debt faster?

Pay as much above the minimum as possible. Even doubling your minimum payment can cut payoff time and interest by 50%+. Consider the avalanche method (highest APR first) or debt consolidation.

What is a credit card APR?

APR (Annual Percentage Rate) is the yearly cost of carrying a balance. Most credit cards charge 18-29% APR. The monthly rate is APR / 12.

Why are minimum payments so dangerous?

Minimum payments (usually 1-3% of balance) barely cover interest. A $5,000 balance at 22% APR with 2% minimum payments takes over 30 years to pay off and costs over $12,000 in interest — more than double the original balance.

What is the avalanche vs. snowball payoff method?

Avalanche: pay minimums on all cards, throw extra money at the highest-interest card first — saves the most total interest. Snowball: pay minimums on all cards, attack the smallest balance first — builds momentum from quick wins. Studies show snowball users complete payoff more often; avalanche saves more money. Use whichever keeps you motivated enough to actually follow through.

How much does paying only the minimum really cost?

On a $5,000 balance at 20% APR with a 2% minimum payment: it takes over 22 years to pay off and costs more than $8,000 in interest — more than the original debt. Paying $250/month instead clears it in under 3 years for about $1,300 in interest. Minimum payments are one of the most expensive financial habits possible.

Calculadora de Pago de Tarjeta de Crédito

Calcula cuánto tardas en pagar tu tarjeta de crédito y los intereses totales.

Saldo Actual

Tasa de Interés Anual (TAE)

Pago Mensual

Pago mínimo %

Tiempo para Pagar

2 años 10 meses

Tu pago$200.00/mo

Interés Total$1,749.88

Total Pagado$6,749.88

Solo pago mínimo80 años 8 meses

Intereses con pago mínimo$43,419.49

Capital

Interés Total

Año-by-Año (5 years)

Intereses ahorrados$41,669.61

Tiempo ahorrado934 meses

Año 1$3,560.57 remaining ($1,439.43 principal, $960.57 interest)

Año 2$1,770.49 remaining ($1,790.08 principal, $609.92 interest)

Año 3$0.00 remaining ($1,770.49 principal, $179.39 interest)

Paying $200.00/month, you'll pay off $5,000.00 in 2 años 10 meses with $1,749.88 interest. If you only made minimum payments (2.00%), it would take 80 años 8 meses and cost $43,419.49 in interest — you save $41,669.61 by paying $200.00/month instead.

Análisis ¿Qué pasaría si?

Tasa de Interés Anual (TAE)2 años 10 meses

Pago mínimo %2 años 10 meses

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Acerca de esta Calculadora

Las deudas de tarjeta de crédito son costosas. Con tasas a menudo del 20-30%, incluso saldos moderados pueden tardar años en pagarse haciendo solo pagos mínimos.

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Preguntas Frecuentes

¿Cómo pago mi tarjeta más rápido?

Paga todo lo que puedas por encima del mínimo. Incluso duplicar el pago mínimo puede reducir el tiempo de pago e intereses en más del 50%.

¿Qué es la TAE de una tarjeta de crédito?

La Tasa Anual Equivalente es el costo anual de mantener un saldo. La tasa mensual es la TAE dividida entre 12.

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