Last updated: 17 August 2026
Statement Balance
Statement balance wo amount hai jo closing date tak billed hua — matlab aapka "bill". Ye wo amount hai jo due date tak full pay do to interest zero rehta hai.
Current Balance
Current balance is the real-time amount — new purchases after the statement are included too. This amount is always higher than (or equal to) the statement balance.
Which One to Pay?
| Scenario | What to pay. To avoid interest: statement balance in full. To pay only the minimum: minimum due. Need the minimum amount due? Pay the minimum. Want lower utilization? Pay statement + current (early) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Should I pay statement balance or current balance?
A: Interest se bachne for statement balance due date tak pay do. Current balance is optional (useful for lowering utilization).
Q: Why is my current balance higher than statement?
A: Because new transactions after the statement also add to the current balance — they appear on the next statement.
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