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Hi all
I was wondering if you pay off your credit card in one big payment or pay monthly which one helps your credit score. I don't pay the minimums I pay more
Thanks
Hi, and welcome!
The score does not have a memory. It is calculated from the entries on your credit report. This means it doesn't matter whether you paid in lots of small chunks or one big chunk, what counts are the balances compared to your credit limits.
How about when you pay off your monthly balances? Like AmEx or other credit cards? Does it hurt it?
I pay everything I can by credit card because I earn miles, and then pay it off by the end of the month.
According to Fico, it hurts your score to have zero utilization...but according to Credit Check Total, it helps my score to have zero balances....go fugure!
I guess it depends on what service you are using. I have heard from other members that is is best to carry a small balance on one to two cards and rotate your cards every 2-3 months.