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How does a previous balance finance charge work?

The previous balance finance charge

When you are doing your credit card comparisons, look for a credit card that calculates finance charges based on the previous balance. Previous balance finance charges are interest that is accrued based on the final amount owed at the end of the previous billing cycle. Any amount that you have charged since the close of the billing period will not be charged until the next cycle is over.

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