Credit Line Calculator

Use our free credit line calculator to see how long it takes to pay off a revolving credit line and how much interest you pay. Adjust minimum payment percentages and fixed payment amounts.

Financial

Currency

Credit Limit

Current Balance

Annual Interest Rate (%)

Minimum Payment %

Fixed Monthly Payment (0 = use min %)

Formula

Revolving credit lines have variable minimum payments. This calculator shows how long it takes to pay off your balance and total interest costs with minimum or fixed payments.

Minimum payment = max(balance x min%, fixed minimum)

Percentage: The percentage value you want to apply

Number: The original number or value

Result: The calculated result

How It Works

1Enter your credit limit and current balance.
2Enter the annual interest rate.
3Set the minimum payment percentage (typically 1-3%).
4Optionally set a fixed monthly payment amount.

Examples

$5,000 balance, 18% APR, 2% minimum

1.Min payment = $5,000 x 2% = $100
2.Interest = $5,000 x (18%/12) = $75
3.Principal reduction = $100 - $75 = $25

Result: 30 yr 4 mo

Frequently Asked Questions

Your balance divided by your credit limit. High utilization can hurt your credit score.

Yes, paying only the minimum can take decades to pay off and costs significantly more in interest.

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Last updated: 2026-07-15

Credit Line Calculator

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Examples

$5,000 balance, 18% APR, 2% minimum

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Formula

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Examples

$5,000 balance, 18% APR, 2% minimum

Frequently Asked Questions

What is credit utilization?

Should I pay more than the minimum?

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