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Credit Card Payoff Calculator

Use a credit card payoff calculator to organize multiple balances, cover the required minimums, and see how a debt-avalanche payoff plan can reduce interest over time.

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Credit card payoff plan

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Enter a monthly budget and your card balances, minimums, and APRs. The live plan uses a debt-avalanche approach, paying minimums first and then sending extra cash to the highest-rate balance.

Monthly budget and card list

Adapted from a classic credit-card payoff worksheet, but rebuilt as a live calculator that updates your avalanche plan as soon as balances, minimums, or APRs change.

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CardBalanceMin paymentAPR (%)
Card1
Balance
Min payment
APR (%)
Card2
Balance
Min payment
APR (%)
Card3
Balance
Min payment
APR (%)
Card4
Balance
Min payment
APR (%)
Card5
Balance
Min payment
APR (%)
Card6
Balance
Min payment
APR (%)
Debt-free in21

Estimated payoff target: Jan 2028. The payoff plan follows a debt-avalanche strategy, sending extra budget to the highest APR balance first.

Monthly budget$1,200.00
Budget used in plan$1,200.00
Total starting balance$21,400.00
Cards in plan6
Estimated payoff dateJan 2028
Months to debt-free21
Total interest paid$3,534.29
Total paid$24,934.29

The plan assumes no new charges are added, minimum payments remain stable, and APRs do not change during repayment.

Starting debt$21,400.00
30%

Rewards Visa

$6,500.00
26%

Balance Transfer

$5,600.00
20%

Travel Mastercard

$4,200.00
11%

Cash Back

$2,400.00
8%

Store Card

$1,800.00
4%

Student Card

$900.00

Monthly preview

Payoff schedule preview

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The first 24 months show which card stays in focus after minimum payments are covered and how the total remaining balance falls over time.

MonthFocus cardPaymentInterestEnding balance
1Store Card$1,200.00$349.66$20,549.66
2Store Card$1,200.00$331.12$19,680.78
3Rewards Visa$1,200.00$312.15$18,792.93
4Rewards Visa$1,200.00$292.98$17,885.91
5Rewards Visa$1,200.00$275.79$16,961.70
6Rewards Visa$1,200.00$258.26$16,019.96
7Rewards Visa$1,200.00$240.37$15,060.33
8Rewards Visa$1,200.00$222.14$14,082.47
9Rewards Visa$1,200.00$203.54$13,086.01
10Rewards Visa$1,200.00$184.58$12,070.59
11Rewards Visa$1,200.00$165.23$11,035.82
12Student Card$1,200.00$145.51$9,981.33
13Travel Mastercard$1,200.00$126.55$8,907.88
14Travel Mastercard$1,200.00$109.42$7,817.30
15Travel Mastercard$1,200.00$92.26$6,709.56
16Cash Back$1,200.00$74.83$5,584.38
17Cash Back$1,200.00$57.27$4,441.66
18Balance Transfer$1,200.00$40.51$3,282.17
19Balance Transfer$1,200.00$27.08$2,109.25
20Balance Transfer$1,200.00$17.40$926.65
21Card -$934.29$7.64$0.00

Card by card

Card payoff order

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This table shows the projected payoff timing and total interest for each card under the live debt-avalanche schedule.

CardStarting balanceAPRPayoff monthInterest paid
Store Card$1,800.0029.90%Jul 2026$88.94
Rewards Visa$6,500.0024.99%Apr 2027$1,034.35
Student Card$900.0022.40%May 2027$179.98
Travel Mastercard$4,200.0019.90%Aug 2027$925.23
Cash Back$2,400.0018.40%Oct 2027$545.85
Balance Transfer$5,600.009.90%Jan 2028$759.95

How to use this calculator

How a credit card payoff plan works

This page models a debt-avalanche payoff strategy for multiple credit cards. It assumes you stop adding new purchases, keep paying at least the required minimums, and direct any extra budget toward the highest-interest balance first.

  • Enter the monthly budget you can set aside for cards, then list each balance, minimum payment, and APR.
  • The plan covers minimum payments first and sends the remaining budget to the highest-rate card to lower total interest faster.
  • Use the payoff preview and card-by-card order together if you want to see both the monthly path and the final debt-free timeline.

Formula / method

Formula / method

This credit card payoff calculator uses the existing ToolModule calculation model for the inputs shown above. The page keeps the original formulas and result logic intact, then presents the output in a clearer working layout.

  • Start with the required inputs in the form above.
  • The calculator applies the existing ToolModule calculation logic for this tool.
  • Review the result cards, tables, and charts together before making a real-world decision.

Example calculation

Review the current live example

The example below reflects the current values shown in the calculator above, so it updates as you change the form without altering the calculation logic itself.

Example inputs

Example outputs

Monthly budget$1,200.00
Budget used in plan$1,200.00
Total starting balance$21,400.00
Cards in plan6

Disclaimer

Use results as planning guidance only

Results are for reference only and do not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Product terms, lender rules, tax treatment, and fees can vary in real situations.

  • Do not treat calculator output as financial, investment, medical, or legal advice.
  • Check assumptions, dates, tax rules, and provider-specific terms before acting on a result.
  • Use official documents or professional guidance when the decision has material consequences.

FAQ

Common Credit Card Payoff questions

What payoff method does this calculator use?

It uses the debt avalanche method, which means minimum payments are covered on every card first and then extra money is routed to the card with the highest APR.

Why can the schedule use a higher budget than I entered?

If the monthly budget entered is lower than the combined minimum payments due, the model assumes at least those minimums are covered so the plan can stay realistic.

Is debt avalanche better than debt snowball?

Debt avalanche is usually more cost-efficient because it targets the highest interest first. Debt snowball can still be useful for motivation if quick balance wins help you stay consistent.