The Finance Algorithm
§ Tool · tier 1 · independent

Credit Card Debt Destroyer.

Calculate how a personal loan can eliminate your high-interest credit card debt faster and cheaper

CalculatorFree, no signupOn-deviceupd May 2026
Inputs
Your numbers
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$10k

Total amount owed on your credit card(s)

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21%

Your card's purchase rate (typical 18-22%)

$
$250

What you're currently paying on the card each month

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9.5%

Rate you've been quoted or expect to get

3y

How long to repay the personal loan

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Trapped in high-interest credit card debt? This calculator shows how using a personal loan to pay off your cards can save you thousands in interest and get you debt-free years sooner.

§ Worked examples

Real-world scenarios

Single Card Debt

Maria has $10,000 on a card at 21% paying $250/month minimum.

Inputs

balance:10,000cardRate:21payment:250plRate:9

A 3-year personal loan saves $4,800 in interest and pays off 2 years faster.

Multiple Card Balances

Tom has $25,000 across 3 cards averaging 19% paying $600/month.

Inputs

balance:25,000cardRate:19payment:600plRate:11

Consolidating to one loan saves $8,200 and simplifies to one monthly payment.

§ FAQ

Questions Australians ask

§ Glossary

Plain-English definitions

Debt Consolidation
Combining multiple debts into a single loan with one interest rate and one payment.
Interest Savings
The total amount you avoid paying by switching to a lower interest rate option.
Payoff Acceleration
How much faster you become debt-free compared to current minimum payments.