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Minimum payments?

Hi

I know this may sound a peculiar question but is there a general rule to minimum payments of a credit card? Other than to keep them up of course.

I cant find the details on my latest statements and dont want to call them to ask as I have been avoiding their calls past 2 weeks as I only want to talk to them in writing as I am trying to clear debts.

I just wondered if there was a particular % of outstanding ballance or £5 or other general guide?

Many thanks.

:o

Comments

  • lee634
    lee634 Posts: 1,030 Forumite
    generally speaking its around 2.5% of the minimum Balance

    My three are 2.25%, 2.5% and 3%
  • surrey_jim
    surrey_jim Posts: 96 Forumite
    generally its 2.5% or £5 whichever is greater.

    Some companies add on late payment fee's and insurance charges you have with them rather add it to the balance
  • HamiltonL
    HamiltonL Posts: 284 Forumite
    Abbey's are a fiver* too, as I believe are MBNA's.

    *Subject to no interest on purchases and cash withdrawls, no BT interest, no PPI etc.
  • Hi

    Many thanks for the replies, made it a bit easier for us now. :beer:

    :)
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