How much can you afford to borrow?

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Use the slider to find out how much you’ll be paying on the money you borrow. The boxes below will display the key facts about your interest and repayments
APR (%) First minimum repayment (£) First interest charge (£) Total interest year 1 (£)
14.9 12.50 2.92 29.78
14.9 15.00 3.50 35.74
14.9 17.50 4.08 41.70
14.9 20.00 4.67 47.65
14.9 22.50 5.25 53.61
14.9 25.00 5.84 59.57
14.9 27.50 6.42 65.51
14.9 30.00 7.00 71.46
Balance First minimum repayment (£) First interest charge (£) Total interest year 1 (£)
250 12.50 2.92 29.78
300 15.00 3.50 35.74
350 17.50 4.08 41.70
400 20.00 4.67 47.65
450 22.50 5.25 53.61
500 25.00 5.84 59.57
550 27.50 6.42 65.51
600 30.00 7.00 71.46
 

It’s important to understand how the amount you borrow will affect your monthly repayments. That way you’ll know what you can comfortably afford to borrow. We’ve created this simple tool to help you work out what you can afford to spend on your credit card. Simply follow the on-screen instructions.

If you’d like an independent financial healthcheck, you can visit the FSA’s Money Made Clear – the site includes a free debt test.

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