Credit Cards Payoff Calculator

1. Payoff Strategy & Monthly Budget

Payoff Strategy:

Total Monthly Budget Set Aside for Credit Cards ($):

2. Your Credit Card Information (Min 2 Cards)

Card	Balance ($)	Min. Payment ($)	Rate (% APR)
Card 1
Card 2
Card 3
Card 4
Card 5

Note: We assume minimum payments are constant. The actual calculation will adjust minimum payments upward if they do not cover the interest due on any card.

AI-Powered Analysis

About Our Smart Credit Cards Payoff Calculator

Our smart calculator provides instant results and leverages AI to offer personalized insights.

Conquer Your Card Stack

Managing multiple credit cards with different balances and interest rates is a headache. You need a strategy, not just a calculator.

Which Strategy is for You?

Debt Snowball: Pay smallest balances first. Best for motivation and quick wins.
Debt Avalanche: Pay highest interest rates first. Best for saving money mathematically.
Budget Check: See if your "Total Monthly Budget" is enough to cover all minimums plus extra.

AI Insight: Not sure which method to pick? Calculate both! Our AI will tell you exactly how much time and interest you save with the Avalanche method compared to the Snowball method.

Managing Multiple Debts: The Strategy

When you have 3, 4, or 5 credit cards, paying the minimum on all of them gets you nowhere. The secret to becoming debt-free is to pay the minimum on everything except one "Target Card," which you attack with all your extra cash.

But which card should be the target? That depends on the strategy you choose in our AI Credit Cards Payoff Calculator.

What is the "Debt Avalanche" Method?

The Avalanche method is the mathematically superior choice. It targets the Highest Interest Rate card first, regardless of the balance.

How it works:

List all cards from highest APR to lowest APR.
Pay minimums on everything.
Throw all extra money at the #1 card (Highest APR).
Once #1 is paid off, move all that money to #2.

Result You pay the least amount of interest possible and get out of debt faster.

What is the "Debt Snowball" Method?

The Snowball method ignores interest rates and targets the Lowest Balance card first. It is designed for psychological motivation.

How it works:

List all cards from smallest balance to largest balance.
Pay minimums on everything.
Throw all extra money at the #1 card (Smallest Balance).
Once #1 is gone, celebrate! Then attack #2.

Result You see cards disappearing quickly, which keeps you motivated to stick to the plan.

Why "Total Monthly Budget" Matters

The most critical input in this calculator is your Total Monthly Budget. This number must be higher than the sum of all your minimum payments.

Warning: If your budget is equal to your minimum payments, you are "treading water." You will never pay off the debt (or it will take 30 years). You must add extra money to start the Avalanche or Snowball effect.

How AI Analyzes Your Debt Load

Click "Get AI Advice" for a personalized breakdown:

Strategy Comparison: AI calculates the exact cost difference. "Avalanche saves you $1,200 compared to Snowball. Is motivation worth $1,200 to you?"
Consolidation Alert: If you have high balances on 3+ cards, AI might suggest looking into a Debt Consolidation Loan to simplify your payments.

Disclaimer

This calculator assumes minimum payments are fixed amounts (or calculated percentages) and that interest rates remain constant. In reality, credit card minimums often decrease as the balance decreases, and variable APRs can change. The results are estimates for planning purposes.

Disclaimer & Usage Policy

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