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UAE PERSONAL FINANCE GUIDE

How to Make a Credit Card Debt Payoff Plan in the UAE

Understand your balance, borrowing costs and payment capacity before choosing a repayment strategy.

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Write down every card balance

For each card, record the outstanding balance, applicable interest or profit rate, minimum payment and payment due date.

Keep making required payments

Missing a required payment may lead to charges and other consequences. Prioritize staying current while you build a repayment plan.

Compare extra-payment strategies

Paying extra toward the highest-cost debt can reduce total interest. Paying off a smaller balance first may offer a motivational milestone. The best choice depends on your circumstances.

Avoid replacing one problem with another

Before accepting a balance transfer or consolidation offer, compare fees, promotional expiry dates and total repayment cost.

Build a small cash buffer

Even while repaying debt, a basic emergency reserve can reduce the chance of needing more borrowing for unexpected costs.

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