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how many days?

Does the halifax clarity card allow for a statement? I Just had my first statement that is dated the 5th may to pay by 31st of may. Most cards are 59 days right?

I want to start to use this card as my everyday card (I always pay my cards in full at the end of the month) but I just want to be able to work out if I start spending on it today when will I next need to pay by?

thanks
chris

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  • Dave101t
    Dave101t Posts: 4,157 Forumite
    but the statement at 5th may covers purchases from 6th april to 5th may, so theres your 59 odd days.
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  • welshguy_456
    welshguy_456 Posts: 107 Forumite
    Thanks for the quick reply, so basically if I had started spending yesterday, the next time I am going to have to pay a bill will be 4/5th of July?
  • YorkshireBoy
    YorkshireBoy Posts: 31,541 Forumite
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    so basically if I had started spending yesterday, the next time I am going to have to pay a bill will be 4/5th of July?
    Yes........
  • fozmcfc
    fozmcfc Posts: 3,098 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker PPI Party Pooper Debt-free and Proud!
    I always look to make largish purchases just after my statement date, so I can get the full amount of days to pay.

    For the past few years, I have had cards with 0% deals, but still prefer to pay off ASAP if possible and sometimes 2 months is enough.

    I then keep the 0% deals for really large purchases, that are too expensive for me to pay off within 2 months.
  • YorkshireBoy
    YorkshireBoy Posts: 31,541 Forumite
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    fozmcfc wrote: »
    I always look to make largish purchases just after my statement date, so I can get the full amount of days to pay.
    Another option is to run two cards, with their statement dates set 2 weeks apart.

    You then spend for 2 weeks on one card, then switch to the other, thereby gaining 44-59 days interest free credit on every purchase made.

    Obviously you need to be paying by DD to eek out these maximums.
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