Minimum Due
: How It Affects Your
Credit Score
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Paying the Minimum Amount Due feels right because it avoids late fees. But behind the scenes, it’s a debt trap that can ruin your future.
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The Trap And Its
Illusion of Safety
1
The Trap:
Unpaid balances draw interest up to 48% pa.
The Action:
Always pay even ₹1,000 more to chip away at the actual principal.
Exploding Interest Charges
2
The Trap:
Paying minimum keeps your balance high, signals risk and drops score.
The Action:
Stop all new spends till balance is clear.
High Credit Utilization
3
The Trap:
You lose the "interest-free" period on all new purchases.
The Action:
Use cash or debit until your card is reset.
The Interest-Free Loss
4
The Trap:
At 5% minimum payments, a ₹50,000 debt can take 15+ years to clear.
The Action:
Pay off your highest-interest card first.
You Draw Decades of Debt
5
The Trap:
Your high debt-load is visible to lenders almost instantly now.
The Action:
Check your report to get proper clarity.
Faster Credit Reporting
Minimum Due is a safety net for emergencies, not a lifestyle. Aim for the Total Amount Due every month to keep your credit history clean.
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The Smart Fix:
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