John Miller, Credit Cards Moderator
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Your Mastercard credit card due date is most likely 21-25 days after the end of each billing cycle. The exact due date can be found on your monthly statement, which will also include the minimum amount you need to pay by the due date, though you can choose to pay more. Keep in mind that card networks like Mastercard do not control credit card due dates – card issuers set those – and due dates will differ from customer to customer.
If you need to change your due date, you may be able to do it through your online account with the card’s issuer. Otherwise, you can call the bank or credit union that issued the Mastercard credit card using the phone number on the back of the card. It may take a few billing cycles before the new due date takes effect.
Remember, you need to pay at least the minimum amount required by your due date to avoid damaging your credit score. You’ll need to pay in full monthly to avoid interest. You can read WalletHub’s credit card payment guide to make sure you understand the process.
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