Debt Snowball: Three Credit Cards, Smallest First
Eliminate three credit card balances of varying sizes using the debt snowball strategy and see your projected payoff timeline.
How to use this tool
- Enter debt 1 balance, debt 1 apr, debt 1 monthly payment, debt 2 balance, debt 2 apr, debt 2 monthly payment, debt 3 balance, debt 3 apr and debt 3 monthly payment in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your months to debt freedom and the full breakdown beneath it.
See the snowball timeline for paying off three credit cards, starting with the smallest balance first.
Frequently asked questions
- Snowball vs. avalanche — which saves more money?
- The avalanche method (highest APR first) saves more interest. The snowball (smallest balance first) provides faster psychological wins. Pick whichever keeps you motivated.
- What happens when Debt 1 is paid off?
- Its minimum payment is added to Debt 2's payment, accelerating payoff. This is the 'snowball' effect.