Decision practice
Statement Date vs Due Date
Practice separating the date a billing cycle closes from the date the statement payment is due, without assuming either date is always the issuer's reporting date.
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Situation
A statement closes on August 5 with an $800 statement balance and lists a payment due date of August 30. A $120 purchase posts on August 8. The cardholder wants to avoid treating the new purchase as part of the completed August 5 statement.
Decision method: identify the fee or rate that applies, write down the date and balance used, then compare the result with the current agreement.
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