Understanding Your Credit Card Minimum Payments
Decoding Minimum Payments: Your Guide to Smarter Credit Management
If your trip is canceled or cut short by sickness, severe weather and other covered situations, you can be reimbursed up to $10,000 per person and $20,000 per trip for your pre-paid, non-refundable travel expenses, including passenger fares, tours, and hotels.
Get 25% more value when redeemed for travel. For example 60,000 points are worth $750 toward travel when redeemed through Chase Travel℠. Plus, Chase Travel℠ rewards points do not expire as long as the account is open.
We help safeguard your credit card purchases using sophisticated fraud monitoring. We monitor for fraud 24/7 and can text, email or call you if there are unusual purchases on your credit card.
View your FICO® Score anytime, with no impact to your score. It's updated monthly and easy to find on the Citi Mobile® App and Citi® Online. See the key factors affecting your score and more.
Earn up to $240 back toward your qualifying AT&T wireless bills every year - it pays to be an AT&T wireless customer. Every billing cycle, earn $20 back as a statement credit after you spend $1000 on purchases or $10 back as a statement credit after you spend $500-$999.99 on your AT&T Points Plus? Card.
Means you won't be held responsible for unauthorized charges made with your card or account information.
You can be reimbursed up to $1,500 per person and $6,000 per trip for your pre-paid, non-refundable passenger fares, if your trip is canceled or cut short by sickness, severe weather and other covered situations.
Covers your new purchases for 120 days against damage or theft up to $500 per claim and $50,000 per account.
Extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer's warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of three years or less.
Get a complimentary 3 months of DashPass, DoorDash's membership that provides unlimited deliveries with $0 delivery fee and reduced service fees on eligible orders on DoorDash and Caviar. After that, you are automatically enrolled in DashPass at 50% off for the next 9 months. Activate by December 31, 2024.
Earn 5% cash back on Lyft rides through March 31, 2025. That's 3.5% cash back in addition to the 1.5% cash back you already earn.
Let Citi Entertainment bring the fun to you. Through the Citi Entertainment program you can enjoy access to purchase pre-sale tickets for music, sports, culinary experiences and more — from virtually anywhere.
Travel benefits your business needs including $100,000 in travel accident insurance. Additional services include auto rental insurance, emergency ticket replacement, lost-luggage assistance and legal and medical referrals when you're away from home.
Travel benefits your business needs including $100,000 in travel accident insurance. Additional services include auto rental insurance, emergency ticket replacement, lost-luggage assistance and legal and medical referrals when you’re away from home.
Travel benefits your business needs including $1,000,000 in travel accident insurance. Additional services include auto rental insurance, emergency ticket replacement, lost-luggage assistance and legal and medical referrals when you're away from home.
Enjoy 20% back on Alaska Airlines inflight purchases when you pay with your new card.
Priority Boarding for any cardholder when paying for the flight with an Alaska Airlines Business card.
Free checked bag for any cardholder and up to 6 guests on the same reservation when you pay for your flight with your card - that's a savings of $60 per person roundtrip!
Earn another Alaska's Famous Companion Fare™ ($99 fare plus taxes and fees from $23) each account anniversary after spending $6,000 or more on purchases within the prior anniversary year.
Enjoy 20% back on Alaska Airlines inflight purchases when you pay with your new card.
Free checked bag for any cardholder who purchases airfare with their card, and up to 6 additional guests traveling on the same reservation.
You'll enjoy priority boarding when you pay for your flight with your card, so you can get to your seat quicker.
Get a $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) each account anniversary after you spend $6,000 or more in purchases within the prior anniversary year.
Travel services your business needs including $1 million in travel accident insurance, lost luggage reimbursement, trip cancellation coverage, and trip delay reimbursement.
If you or a member of your immediate family are injured or become sick during a trip far from home that results in an emergency evacuation, you can be covered for medical services and transportation up to $100,000.
Reimburses you for essential purchases like toiletries and clothing for baggage delays over 6 hours by passenger carrier up to $100 a day for 5 days.
With Return Protection, you may return eligible purchases to American Express if the seller won't take them back up to 90 days from the date of purchase. American Express may refund the full purchase price excluding shipping and handling, up to $300 per item, up to a maximum of $1,000 per calendar year per Card account, if you purchased it entirely with your eligible American Express® Card. Purchases must be made in the U.S. or its territories.
Get a $7 monthly statement credit after using your enrolled Blue Cash Everyday® Card to spend $9.99 or more each month on a subscription1 to the Disney Bundle. Valid only at DisneyPlus.com, Hulu.com, or Plus.espn.com in the U.S.
Get rewarded to and from the airport. Enroll and earn up to $10 in statement credits each month after using your Card on U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers. That's up to $120 back each year.
Get rewarded to and from the airport. Enroll and earn up to $10 in statement credits each month after using your Card on U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers. That's up to $120 back each year.
When you use your enrolled Delta SkyMiles(R) Platinum American Express Card for eligible purchases with U.S. Resy restaurants, you can earn up to $10 back each month in statement credits.
With the $120 Resy Credit, earn up to $10 per month in statement credits on eligible Resy purchases using your enrolled Card.
With your Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card receive upgrade priority over other Medallion members within the same Medallion level and fare class grouping.
Starting with your first anniversary, you'll get 5,000 miles back in your MileagePlus® account after you take a United® or United Express-operated award flight booked with your miles - up to 2 times every anniversary year.
Receive statement credits of $100 for Economy and Premium Economy - or $200 for Business and First Class seats - three times per year, up to $600, when you book a reward flight to London travelling on British Airways and pay taxes, fees and carrier charges with the British Airways Visa Signature® Card.
Receive a statement credit of up to $100 every 4 years as reimbursement for the application fee for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck® or NEXUS when charged to your card.
Booking the trip is easy. Avoiding delays is next to impossible. If a round-trip is paid for entirely with your Eligible Card and a covered reason delays your trip more than 12 hours, Trip Delay Insurance can help reimburse certain additional expenses purchased on the same Eligible Card, up to $300 per trip, maximum 2 claims per Eligible Card per 12 consecutive month period.
If a round-trip is paid for entirely with your eligible Card on or after January 1, 2020, and a covered reason delays your trip more than 12 hours, Trip Delay Insurance can help reimburse certain additional expenses purchased on the same eligible Card, up to $300 per trip, maximum 2 claims per eligible account per 12 consecutive month period. Terms, conditions and limitations apply.
If a round-trip is paid for entirely with your eligible Card on or after January 1, 2020, and a covered reason delays your trip more than 6 hours, Trip Delay Insurance can help reimburse certain additional expenses purchased on the same eligible Card, up to $500 per trip, maximum 2 claims per eligible Card per 12 consecutive month period. Terms, conditions and limitations apply.
If a round-trip is paid for entirely with your eligible Card and a covered reason delays your trip more than 6 hours, Trip Delay Insurance can help reimburse certain additional expenses purchased on the same eligible Card, up to $500 per trip, maximum 2 claims per eligible Card per 12 consecutive month period.
Despite our best efforts, sometimes things happen that are out of our control. If you purchase a round trip entirely with your eligible Card on or after January 1, 2020, and a covered reason cancels or interrupts your trip, Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance can help reimburse your non-refundable expenses purchased with the same eligible Card, up to $10,000 per trip and up to $20,000 per eligible Card per 12 consecutive month period. Terms, conditions and limitations apply. Coverage is provided by New Hampshire Insurance Company, an AIG Company.
If your trip is canceled or cut short by sickness, severe weather and other covered situations, you can be reimbursed up to $10,000 per person and 20,000 per trip for your pre-paid, non-refundable travel expenses, including passenger fares, tours and hotels.
Help stay protected with travel insurances, including Trip Delay Protection, Common Carrier Trip Cancellation and Interruption Protection, Lost or Damaged Luggage, and MasterRental Coverage (car rental insurance).
If you run into a problem away from home, call the Benefit Administrator for legal and medical referrals or other travel and emergency assistance. (You will be responsible for the cost of any goods or services obtained.)
$75 Southwest annual travel credit.
Get free 2-day shipping on eligible items at a growing network of 100+ online stores with ShopRunner.
Get free 2-day shipping on eligible items at a growing network of 100+ online stores with ShopRunner.
Get free 2-day shipping‡ on eligible items at a growing network of 100+ online stores with ShopRunner.
Sometimes your favorite new purchase gets stolen, accidentally damaged, or lost. But when you use your Eligible Card for Covered Purchases, your Membership can help protect them for up to 90 days from the Covered Purchase date. Please read important exclusions and restrictions.Up to $10,000 per occurrence, $50,000 per calendar year.
Sometimes your favorite new purchase gets stolen or accidentally damaged. But when you use your Eligible Card for Covered Purchases, your Membership can help protect them for up to 90 days from the Covered Purchase date, subject to the Coverage Limits. Up to $1,000 per occurrence, $50,000 per calendar year.
Covers your new purchases for 120 days against damage or theft up to $500 per claim and $50,000 per account.
Covers your new purchases for 120 days against damage or theft up to $10,000 per claim and $50,000 per year.
Covers your new purchases for 120 days against damage or theft up to $500 per claim and $50,000 per account.
When an American Express® Card Member charges a Covered Purchase with their Eligible Card, Purchase Protection can help protect their Covered Purchases for up to 90 days from the Covered Purchase date if it is stolen or accidentally damaged. The coverage is limited up to $1,000 per occurrence, up to $50,000 per Card Member account per calendar year.
Shop with added confidence and Purchase Protection♦, which can help protect Covered Purchases made with your Eligible Card against accidental damage and theft for up to 90 days from the Covered Purchase date. Coverage Limits Apply.
When an American Express Card Member charges a Covered Purchase with their Eligible Card, Purchase Protection can help protect their Covered Purchases for up to 90 days from the Covered Purchase date if it is stolen or accidentally damaged. The coverage is limited up to $1,000 per occurrence, up to $50,000 per Card Member account per calendar year. Please read important exclusions and restrictions.
Offered by Mastercard®, this program helps eliminate the worry of identity theft by monitoring and alerting cardholders if suspicious activity is found. It takes just a few minutes to enroll for free, and as soon as you do, your monitoring begins.
Need to locate hard to find items or even reserve that perfect table? Our concierge is there to help. To contact the concierge, call the number on the back of your card.
Receive a 7% discount off standard rates for reservations of standard guest rooms at hotels which participate in the Marriott Bonvoy program when you book directly. Terms and Conditions apply.
With complimentary Marriott Bonvoy® Gold Elite Status, earn up to 2.5X points on every eligible hotel purchase for qualifying rates. That's 25% more points on eligible hotel purchases.
If you or an immediate family member check or carry on luggage that is damaged or lost by the carrier, you're covered up to $3,000 per passenger.
If you or an immediate family member check or carry on luggage that is damaged or lost by the carrier, you're covered up to $3,000 per passenger.
If you or an immediate family member check or carry on luggage that is damaged or lost by the carrier, you're covered up to $3,000 per passenger.
If you or an immediate family member check or carry on luggage that is damaged or lost by the carrier, you're covered up to $3,000 per passenger.
If you or an immediate family member check or carry on luggage that is damaged or lost by the carrier, you're covered up to $3,000 per passenger.
If you or an immediate family member check or carry-on luggage that is damaged or lost by the carrier, you're covered up to $3,000 per passenger.
Skip the trip and have your groceries delivered to your doorstep with 1 year of complimentary Instacart+. Plus, Instacart+ members earn up to $15 in statement credits each month through July 2024. Membership auto-renews.
Skip the trip and have your groceries delivered to your doorstep with 6 months of complimentary Instacart+. Plus, Instacart+ members earn up to $15 in statement credits each quarter through July 2024.
Discover gives cardmembers a FICO ® Credit score for free on monthly statements, mobile and online.
Keep long airport lines from slowing you down. Basic Card Members can receive a statement credit for a five-year membership every 4 years after applying for Global Entry ($100) or every 4.5 years after applying for TSA PreCheck® (up to $85) through a TSA PreCheck official enrollment provider and pay the application fee with your Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card.
Stay focused on getting where you need to go. Receive either a statement credit every 4 years after you apply for Global Entry ($100) or a statement credit every 4.5 years after you apply for a five-year membership for TSA PreCheck® (up to $85 through a TSA PreCheck official enrollment provider) and pay the application fee with your Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card If approved for Global Entry, at no additional charge, you will receive access to TSA PreCheck.
Stay focused on getting where you need to go. Receive either a statement credit every 4 years after you apply for Global Entry ($100) or a statement credit every 4.5 years after you apply for a five-year membership through any TSA Precheck official enrollment provider (up to $85) when you pay the application fee with an eligible Card. If approved for Global Entry, at no additional charge, you will receive access to TSA PreCheck.
Extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer's warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of three years or less.
Extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer's warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of three years or less.
Extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer's warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of three years or less.
Extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer's warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of three years or less.
Get one-year complimentary DashPass, a membership for both DoorDash and Caviar that provides unlimited deliveries with $0 delivery fees and lower service fees on eligible orders. After that, you are automatically enrolled in DashPass at the current monthly rate. Activate by 12/31/24.
Get one-year complimentary DashPass, a membership for both DoorDash and Caviar that provides unlimited deliveries with $0 delivery fees and lower service fees on eligible orders. After that, you are automatically enrolled in DashPass at the current monthly rate. Activate by 12/31/24.
Get one-year complimentary DashPass, a membership for both DoorDash and Caviar that provides unlimited deliveries with $0 delivery fees and lower service fees on eligible orders. After that, you are automatically enrolled in DashPass at the current monthly rate. Activate by 12/31/24.
Get one-year complimentary DashPass, a membership for both DoorDash and Caviar that provides unlimited deliveries with $0 delivery fees and lower service fees on eligible orders. After that, you are automatically enrolled in DashPass at the current monthly rate. Activate by 12/31/24.
Whether you need help making arrangements for a special dinner, purchasing tickets to a sought-after event, or selecting the perfect gift, Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Concierge can assist. Simply call the number on the back of your Card, select or say "Concierge" when prompted."
Card Members with an eligible ticket will be added to the Complimentary Upgrade list, after Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members and Reserve Card Members.
Not a Medallion Member? Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business Card Members with an eligible ticket will be added to the Complimentary Upgrade list, after Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members and Reserve Card Members.
Receive complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status with your Card, which includes priority late checkout when available and 25% bonus points on stays.
Complimentary access to 1,300+ airport lounges worldwide with up to two guests, including every Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club, after an easy one-time enrollment in Priority Pass™ Select.
Enjoy complimentary access to The Centurion® Lounge when you book your Delta flight with your Reserve Card.
When you purchase a Delta flight with your Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card, you will receive complimentary access to The Centurion Lounge or Escape Lounge–The Centurion Studio Partner.
Get VIP access to benefits at SLS, Mondrian, Delano, House of Originals and Hyde hotels and resorts around the world. Cardmembers can stay a little longer with a complimentary 4th night and receive room upgrades, late checkouts, daily complimentary breakfast, a $30 food and beverage credit and much more.
Enjoy a Companion Certificate each year after renewal of your Delta SkyMiles(R) Platinum Business American Express Card. The Companion Ticket requires payment of the government-imposed taxes and fees of no more than $80 for roundtrip domestic flights and no more than $250 for roundtrip international flights (both for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Baggage charges and other restrictions apply. See terms and conditions for details.
Receive a Companion Certificate on First Class, Delta Comfort+®, or Main Cabin domestic, Caribbean, or Central American roundtrip flights each year after renewal of your Card.
Every calendar year you make purchases of $30,000 on your Aer Lingus Visa Signature Card, you'll receive an economy companion ticket good for 12 months.
Misplaced your card? Use Citi Quick Lock to instantly block new charges, while allowing recurring charges to continue without disruption. It buys you peace of mind and time to find your card.
Travel more comfortably knowing you can be covered for lost, damaged, or stolen Baggage when you purchase the Entire Fare for a Common Carrier Vehicle ticket (e.g. plane, train, ship, or bus) on an Eligible Card. Coverage can be provided for up to a combined maximum of $3,000 for checked and carry-on Baggage, which includes up to $2,000 for checked Baggage and up to $1,000 for any High Risk Items such as jewelry and electronics, in excess of coverage provided by the Common Carrier. The coverage is also subject to a $3,000 aggregate limit per Covered Trip. For New York State residents, there is a $2,000 per bag/suitcase limit for each Covered Person with a $10,000 aggregate maximum for all Covered Persons per Covered Trip. Please read important exclusions and restrictions.
Travel more comfortably knowing you can be covered for lost, damaged, or stolen Baggage when you purchase the Entire Fare for a Common Carrier Vehicle ticket (e.g. plane, train, ship, or bus) on an Eligible Card. Coverage can be provided for up to $1,250 for carry-on Baggage and up to $500 for checked Baggage. For New York State residents, there is a $10,000 aggregate maximum limit for all Covered Persons per Covered Trip. Please read important exclusions and restrictions.
Travel more comfortably knowing you can be covered for lost, damaged, or stolen Baggage when you purchase the Entire Fare for a Common Carrier Vehicle ticket (e.g. plane, train, ship, or bus) on an Eligible Card. Coverage can be provided for up to $1,250 for carry-on Baggage and up to $500 for checked Baggage, in excess of coverage provided by the Common Carrier.
Travel more comfortably knowing you can be covered for lost, damaged, or stolen Baggage when you purchase the Entire Fare for a Common Carrier Vehicle ticket (e.g. plane, train, ship, or bus) on an Eligible Card. Coverage can be provided for up to $1,250 for carry-on Baggage and up to $500 for checked Baggage, in excess of coverage provided by the Common Carrier. For New York State residents, there is a $10,000 aggregate maximum limit for all Covered Persons per Covered Trip.
Receive auto coverage for covered damages due to collision or theft for most rental cars when you pay for the rental transaction with the Bilt Mastercard.
Decline the rental company's collision insurance and charge the entire rental cost to your card. Coverage is primary and provides reimbursement up to the actual cash value of the vehicle for theft and collision damage for most rental cars in the U.S. and abroad.
Decline the rental company's collision insurance and charge the entire rental cost to your card. Coverage is primary when renting for business purposes and provides reimbursement up to the actual cash value of the vehicle for theft and collision damage for most cars in the U.S. and abroad.
Receive a Companion Certificate on Main Cabin domestic, Caribbean, or Central American round-trip flights each year after renewal of your Card. The Companion Ticket requires payment of the government-imposed taxes and fees of no more than $80 for round-trip domestic flights and no more than $250 for round-trip international flights (both for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Baggage charges and other restrictions apply. See terms and conditions for details.
Are you a member of a frequent travel program? With Chase Sapphire Preferred®, you can transfer your points to leading frequent travel programs at 1 to 1 value.
Earn 1,500 tier qualifying points toward A-List status for every $5,000 spent – with no limit on the amount of TQPs you can earn.
Earn 1,000 Marriott Bonvoy® bonus points per paid eligible stay booked directly with Marriott Bonvoy for properties participating in Marriott Bonvoy.
$500 Fee credit for points transfers when you use your Rapid Rewards Business Credit Card to transfer points to another Rapid Rewards Member, fees associated with the transfer will be reimbursed – up to $500 in statement credits per anniversary year.
Decoding Minimum Payments: Your Guide to Smarter Credit Management
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Knowing how your minimum payment is calculated is crucial for managing your financial health. This knowledge helps you:
Think of your minimum payment as a financial vital sign - it can tell you a lot about your credit card's health and your path to becoming debt-free.
Let's start with a comprehensive overview of how different banks calculate their minimum payments. Below you'll find a quick-reference table showing the calculation methods across major card issuers:
Bank | Minimum Payment Calculation |
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American Express Personal | The greater of these: $40, 2% of the balance excluding interest and fees*, 1% of your balance plus interest and fees* |
American Express Business | The greater of these: $35, For a balance of $0-$25,000: 1% of the balance plus monthly interest and fees*, For a balance of $25,000-$75,000: 5% of the balance plus monthly interest and fees*, For a balance over $75,000: 10% of the balance plus monthly interest and fees* |
Bank Of America | The greater of these: $25, or 1% of the full balance plus the monthly interest and fees |
Barclay Bank | The greater of these: $27, or 1% of the full balance plus the monthly interest and fees |
Capital One | The greater of these: $25, or 1% of the full balance plus the monthly interest and fees |
Chase | The greater of these: $25, or 1% of the full balance plus the monthly interest and fees |
Citi | The greater of these: $25 or 1% of the full balance plus the monthly interest and fees, or 1.5% of the full balance |
Discover | The greater of these: $35, or 2% of the full balance or $20 plus the monthly interest and fees |
Santander | The greater of these: $25, or 1% of the full balance plus the monthly interest and fees |
Synchrony | The greater of these: $25, or $35 if you had any late payments within the last six months, or 1% of your full balance plus the monthly interest and fees |
Us Bank | The greater of these: $30, or 1% of your full balance plus the monthly interest and fees |
Wells Fargo | The greater of these: $15, or 1% of the full balance plus the monthly interest and fees |
Now, let's dive deeper into some of the more complex calculation methods and what they mean for you.
American Express stands out with its unique approach to minimum payments, offering different structures for personal and business accounts.
Your minimum payment will be the greater of:
Additional charge: 1/24th of any amount over your credit limit
Three distinct tiers:
Note: Any amount over your credit limit is due in full
Discover uses a unique calculation method that can work in your favor depending on your APR:
Key Points:
Citi offers a three-option approach to minimum payments:
Key Points:
Most other banks, including Chase, Capital One, and Wells Fargo, follow a simpler formula: Greater of $25 OR 1% of balance plus interest and fees
Advantages:
Advantages:
Important: Always try to pay more than the minimum when possible. Think of minimum payments as a financial safety net, not a recommended payment strategy.
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