@manifestingmica: Step 1: Know when your statement closes ✨This is the billing cycle end date. The balance on this date is what gets reported to the credit bureaus. Step 2: Pay before the statement closes ✨If you pay down most (or all) of your balance a few days before the statement closing date, your reported balance will be much lower (or $0) Step 3: Pay again by the due date ✨Even if you paid before the statement closed, you still need to pay off any remaining balance by the payment due date to avoid interest ✅ Why it Works Credit bureaus don’t usually see your real-time balance — they see the balance your card issuer reports, which is usually the statement balance. By paying early, you control what shows up on your credit report, which lowers your credit utilization ratio (a big factor in your score). ⚡ Example •Billing cycle closes: 15th of the month •Due date: 10th of next month •Balance: $1,000 •Pay $900 on the 13th (before cycle closes) → reported balance only shows $100. •Then pay off the remaining $100 by the 10th → no interest charged. This trick can make your utilization look very low (under 10%), which can bump your credit score. Follow me for more credit tips.

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