09/18/2026
Paying your credit card on time is important, but when you pay can also affect what gets reported to the credit bureaus.
Your statement closing date and payment due date are two different things. If a high balance gets reported when your statement closes, your utilization could be higher than you expected.
Learn your dates, watch your reported balances, and be strategic with your payments.
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