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Credit card interest calculator

Credit card interest calculator: enter your values and get an instant free result.

Your result

Complete the fields and calculate.

Calculation method and formula

r = (1 + Effective annual rate [%] ÷ 100)^(1 ÷ 12) − 1; B(next month) = maximum(0, B × (1 + r) − Monthly payment)

Understand the inputs

Outstanding balance
Use a measured value or your own assumption.
Effective annual rate
Unit: %. Use a measured value or your own assumption.
Monthly payment
Use a measured value or your own assumption.

Assumptions and limitations

Repayment is simulated month by month at a constant rate and payment. New spending, fees and variable payments are excluded. A payment below monthly interest cannot repay the balance.

The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation.

Worked example

Illustrative values. Replace them with your own inputs for your calculation.

Outstanding balance
3000
Effective annual rate
19.9 %
Monthly payment
150
Example result25 months

Estimated total interest: 605.49.

Model revision: October 17, 2026 · How CleverCalc works

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Credit card interest calculator work?+

r = (1 + Effective annual rate [%] ÷ 100)^(1 ÷ 12) − 1; B(next month) = maximum(0, B × (1 + r) − Monthly payment). Repayment is simulated month by month at a constant rate and payment. New spending, fees and variable payments are excluded. A payment below monthly interest cannot repay the balance.

What assumptions should I consider for this result?+

Repayment is simulated month by month at a constant rate and payment. New spending, fees and variable payments are excluded. A payment below monthly interest cannot repay the balance. The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation.

How accurate is the result?+

The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation. Prices, measurements and model assumptions determine how well the result represents your situation.

Is this calculator free?+

Yes. Calculations and PDF export work without an account or registration.

What happens to my inputs?+

Calculations run in your browser. Results are saved locally only when you add them to My results; favourites and history are also local. Shared links contain your values. The currency tool requests the selected currencies from its rate provider without sending your amount.

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