Find out exactly how long it takes to clear your balance and how much that debt is actually costing you.
Rates verified: June 2026
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Most Singapore credit cards charge 26.9% per annum on outstanding balances. Some cards charge up to 28% p.a.
The minimum payment is typically 1-3% of the outstanding balance or S$50, whichever is higher. Paying only the minimum means most of your payment goes to interest, not principal, massively extending your payoff time.
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Credit card debt is calculated using compound interest on the remaining balance each month. The minimum payment is typically 1-3% of the balance or a fixed minimum, whichever is higher. Paying only the minimum on a $5,000 balance at 26.8% annual interest can take over 20 years to pay off and cost more than $10,000 in interest.
Singapore credit card interest rates are typically 26-28% per annum (approximately 2.17% per month on unpaid balances). When you make only the minimum payment, nearly all of it covers interest charges, leaving very little to reduce the principal. This creates a debt trap where the balance barely decreases despite monthly payments.
A $3,000 balance at 26.8% annual interest: minimum payment of 3% ($90) pays off the debt in approximately 15 years with total interest of $3,200. Increasing the payment to $200 per month pays it off in 19 months with total interest of $530 - a saving of over $2,670. Even small increases in monthly payment dramatically reduce total interest paid.