Paying your card by the due date helps you avoid being late β but the balance that gets reported to the credit bureaus may be based on your statement balance.
Example:
π³ Limit: $10,000
π° Balance reported: $4,000
π Utilization: 40%
If you pay down the balance before the statement closes, a lower balance may be reported, which can mean lower reported utilization.
π‘ Lesson: Donβt just know your due date. Know your statement closing date, too.
Be honest β did you already know the difference between the two? π
π₯ YES
π€― NO β learned something today
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