# Pay the Statement Balance, Not the Minimum, and Your Card Stays Interest-Free

- Source: Money Crashers
- Published: 2026-10-19T12:30:00+00:00
- Category: Markets
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The minimum looks easier because your bill labels it the payment due, but paying it only keeps the account in good standing. What keeps the card free of interest is the statement balance, the total you owed on the day... Source

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