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Updated for 2024/254 tools reviewed

Get out of debt faster with the right calculators.

Four calculators to turn vague debt anxiety into a concrete payoff plan with real timelines and figures.

Debt feels overwhelming when you don’t have clear numbers. Whether you’re paying off credit cards, considering consolidating multiple debts, or planning for student loan repayments, a good calculator gives you a plan rather than a vague hope.

We reviewed each of the calculators below for accuracy of projections and how actionable the results are.

Our picks for 2024/25

  1. Editor’s pick
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    Editor’s pick

    Credit Card Payoff Calculator

    See how long to clear a credit card balance and how much interest you’ll pay. Compare minimums vs fixed monthly amounts.

    Payoff timeline
    Total interest
    Extra payment compare
    Minimum payment trap analysis

    Best for: Anyone with credit card debt wanting a clear payoff plan.

    Try Credit Card Payoff Calculator
  2. 02

    Runner-up

    Debt Consolidation Calculator

    Compare current multiple debt payments against a single consolidated loan. See whether consolidation saves money.

    Multiple debt inputs
    Before/after comparison
    Monthly saving
    Total interest savings

    Best for: People juggling multiple debts wanting to simplify.

    Try Debt Consolidation Calculator
  3. 03

    Highly rated

    Student Loan Repayment Calculator

    Project repayments based on salary, plan type and interest rate. See whether you’ll repay before write-off.

    Plans 1, 2, 4 & 5
    Salary-based projections
    Write-off date
    Overpayment analysis

    Best for: Graduates entering the workforce and employees curious about deductions.

    Try Student Loan Repayment Calculator
  4. 04

    Pick 4

    Cost of University Calculator

    Estimate the full cost of a degree — tuition, accommodation, living expenses, books and travel.

    Tuition & living costs
    City cost comparison
    Maintenance loan coverage
    Total degree cost

    Best for: Prospective students, parents helping fund university.

    Try Cost of University Calculator

How we ranked these

  • 01

    Accuracy

    Results verified against current interest rates and repayment thresholds.

  • 02

    Actionability

    Provides clear next steps, not just numbers.

  • 03

    Clarity

    Shows total cost, timeline, and savings from overpayments.

  • 04

    Up-to-date

    Reflects 2025/26 student loan thresholds and current credit rates.

  • 05

    No barriers

    Free to use, no registration required.

Frequently asked

It depends on your balance, rate, and monthly payment. Paying only the minimum on a £3,000 balance at 22% APR can take over 25 years. Our credit card payoff calculator shows how long it will take and how much extra payments could save.

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