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Late Is Never Okay

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Anonymous

14y ago
Updated: 9/16/2019

When money gets tight it can be tempting to put off your credit card bills to make other payments. Unfortunately, this can lead to a cycle that will raise your interest rates and damage your credit score. Paying your credit card bill on time should always be a priority.

Credit Card Companies Talk To Each Other

One late credit card bill payment can raise interest rates on every credit card you have. Since credit card companies send each other payment status information, paying late can offer a window that will let the interest rate on any balance you are carrying start to skyrocket legally. The costs can add up quickly.

Paying a minimum balance on time will work out better than paying a larger balance later on. If you can only pay the small amount when your bill is due, pay it and save the rest to add to your next credit card payment. choosing to make a payment of credit card bill balance as soon as it is due can protect you from interest issues entirely if you have the chance.

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