Best amount of time between use and payment??

[jonben123]

I just recently paid off the majority of my credit card debt but I want to make sure I keep using the cards so they can help my credit. If I use one of my cards for gas and then pay it off immediately that day, am I still getting the benefit of using that card or do I need to let the balance register for a couple of days before I pay it off?

thank you

Message Edited by jonben123 on 02-05-2009 04:53 PM

[MidnightVoice]

As long as the company that owns the card knows you use it, they will be happy

FICO seems to like a balance to be reported on one card, then Piff it so you don't have to pay interest 

[Watchmann]

Some cards won't let you pay if there is a zero balance, and sometimes it takes a couple of days for a charge to show up in the register.  No need to pay the same day.  Once a week is fine.