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0% borrowing on cards

I have spent on a couple of 0% credit cards and am just paying off the minimum payment each month whilst saving money regularly so that I will have enough to pay off the debt when the 0% credit period is approaching its end. My query is does it matter whether I pay off as soon as possible (and lose any future interest by withdrawing my savings) or wait till the end of the term and pay off the balance then? Is there a right or wrong way to do this?

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  • Ben8282
    Ben8282 Posts: 4,821 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker Newshound!
    Make minimum payment + a little bit extra to avoid minimum payment markers.

    Pay off the rest at the end of the interest free period.
  • stevek54
    stevek54 Posts: 17 Forumite
    Thanks, Ben. I've never heard of minimum payment markers. I will take your advice.
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