How To Figure Credit Card Interest?

Find your card’s annual percentage rate (APR)

Divide the APR by 365 to get the daily periodic rate

Multiply your average daily balance by the daily periodic rate

Multiply that result by the number of days in the billing cycle

If your card uses monthly compounding, divide the APR by 12 instead

Add any fees that are subject to interest if applicable

Subtract any payments made before the statement closing date

Use the statement balance if your card does not use a grace period

Use the average daily balance if your card calculates interest that way

Check your credit card statement for the exact interest calculation method

Use an online credit card interest calculator for a quick estimate

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