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How long to pay off $9,000 in credit card debt?

Starting from $9,000 on a single card at a typical interest rate, paying a fixed amount above the minimum every month.

Time to debt-free

2 years, 10 months

Total interest paid
$3,150
Total paid (principal + interest)
$12,150
Minimum payment
$180
Extra payment added
$180

Assumptions used

  • $9,000 balance at 22% APR
  • $180 minimum + $180 extra

Card APRs vary widely by issuer and credit profile — check your actual statement rate. Carrying multiple cards changes the math and the optimal payoff order (avalanche vs. snowball); this scenario assumes just one balance.

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