Updated April 2026 · Reference Tables

Credit Card Minimum Payment by Balance: Examples at Every Level (2026)

Instead of calculating from scratch, use this reference to find your approximate minimum payment and total interest cost. All figures at 22% APR (2026 US average). For your exact numbers, use the full calculator.

Complete Reference Table (22% APR)

Balance2% Flat MinimumInterest+1% MinimumMonths to Pay Off (2%)Total Interest (2%)Total Paid (2%)
$500$25$250 yr 8 mo$34$534
$1,000$25$282 yr 2 mo$270$1,270
$2,000$40$535 yr 3 mo$860$2,860
$3,000$60$807 yr 0 mo$1,570$4,570
$5,000$100$1339 yr 7 mo$6,520$11,520
$7,500$150$20010 yr 10 mo$7,800$15,300
$10,000$200$26711 yr 10 mo$10,400$20,400
$15,000$300$40012 yr 11 mo$15,600$30,600
$20,000$400$53313 yr 9 mo$20,800$40,800

All calculations at 22% APR. Floor amounts ($25) apply where noted. Interest+1% figures assume 22% APR. Use the calculator for your exact APR.

What Is the Minimum Payment on a $2,000 Credit Card?

2% Flat Minimum
$40
Interest+1% Minimum
$53
Escape Payment (3yr)
$75/mo
At 2% flat minimum: pays off in 5 yr 3 mo with $860 in interest. Total paid: $2,860 for a $2,000 balance.
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What Is the Minimum Payment on a $5,000 Credit Card?

2% Flat Minimum
$100
Interest+1% Minimum
$133
Escape Payment (3yr)
$187/mo
At 2% flat minimum: pays off in 9 yr 7 mo with $6,520 in interest. Total paid: $11,520 for a $5,000 balance.
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What Is the Minimum Payment on a $10,000 Credit Card?

2% Flat Minimum
$200
Interest+1% Minimum
$267
Escape Payment (3yr)
$373/mo
At 2% flat minimum: pays off in 11 yr 10 mo with $10,400 in interest. Total paid: $20,400 for a $10,000 balance.
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What Is the Minimum Payment on a $15,000 Credit Card?

2% Flat Minimum
$300
Interest+1% Minimum
$400
Escape Payment (3yr)
$560/mo
At 2% flat minimum: pays off in 12 yr 11 mo with $15,600 in interest. Total paid: $30,600 for a $15,000 balance.
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