Credit Card EMI Calculator

Converting a purchase or your card bill into EMIs? See the monthly EMI and the full cost, including GST and the processing fee, before you say yes.

Free, no sign-upIncludes GST and processing feeUsing the calculator does not affect your credit score
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₹2,500₹5,00,000

The purchase or bill amount you want to pay in EMIs.

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1%36%

Use the yearly rate your card issuer shows on the EMI offer.

Card issuers charge 18% GST on interest and fee.

Credit limit blocked

₹50,590

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Extra cost for every ₹1 converted

12 paise

Monthly EMI
₹4,537
Principal + interest in monthly statement
Amount converted₹50,000
Total interest₹4,439
GST on interest (18%)₹799
Processing fee + GST₹590
Total extra cost₹5,827
Total you pay₹55,827
Compare with a personal loan ↓

Your card issuer sets the final rate, fee and terms. This is an estimate.

Plan beyond the EMI

These tools use the numbers you entered above.

ItemCredit Card EMIPersonal Loan
Monthly EMI₹4,537₹4,489
Total interest₹4,439₹3,872
GST on interest₹799₹0 (Exempt)
Fees + GST₹590₹1,180
Total extra cost₹5,827₹5,052
For this amount and tenure, the Personal Loan costs ₹775 less in total.

GST is not charged on personal loan interest, but it is charged on the loan's processing fee. Check both offers' full terms before deciding.

What is credit card EMI?

Credit card EMI lets you pay for a purchase, or part of your card bill, in fixed monthly installments instead of all at once. Your card issuer charges interest on the converted amount, usually with a processing fee, and adds each EMI to your monthly statement.

You can usually convert at the time of purchase (at checkout or the store's card machine) or afterwards, through your card's app, net banking or customer care. Each issuer sets its own minimum amount, tenures and rates.

A loan on a credit card is a different product: a lump sum the issuer offers within or above your limit, credited to your bank account. It is also repaid in EMIs, so you can use this calculator for it too, with the loan's rate and fee.

How to use the credit card EMI calculator

1

Enter the amount

Type in the purchase or bill amount you want to convert.

2

Add rate and tenure

Use the yearly rate and tenure from your issuer's EMI offer.

3

Add the fee

Enter the processing fee (or 0 if waived), and keep GST toggled on.

4

Read the full cost

See the EMI, interest, GST, fees, and the total you will pay.

How credit card EMI is calculated

Card issuers generally charge interest on the reducing balance: EMI = P × r × (1 + r)ⁿ ÷ [(1 + r)ⁿ − 1] P: amount converted · r: monthly interest rate (annual rate ÷ 12 ÷ 100) · n: tenure in months GST on interest = 18% × that month's interest, charged on top of the EMI each month.

P: amount converted · r: monthly rate (annual ÷ 12 ÷ 100) · n: tenure in months
Worked example (illustrative)
Worked example (illustrative): ₹50,000 converted at 16% a year for 12 months, with a 1% fee. 1. P = ₹50,000, r = 16 ÷ 12 ÷ 100 = 0.013333, n = 12 2. EMI = ₹4,537 3. Total interest = ₹4,439, and GST on it = ₹799 4. Processing fee = ₹500, and GST on it = ₹90 5. Total extra cost = ₹5,827, so you pay ₹55,827 in all.

Is no-cost EMI really free?

With a no-cost EMI, the interest is usually covered by an upfront discount from the seller or brand, so the installments add up to the price you see. RBI's card rules require issuers to show the principal, interest and discount before conversion, and say an EMI that carries interest must not be presented as no-cost or zero-interest.

1. Processing fee

Check whether a one-time conversion fee applies, which offsets part of the discount.

2. 18% GST on interest

Check whether GST is charged on the monthly interest that the merchant discount offsets.

3. Foregone cash discounts

Check whether you would have received a lower price or instant cashback by paying in full.

Factors that affect your credit card EMI

Understand what drives conversion costs before choosing an installment plan.

Amount converted

A smaller amount means a smaller EMI and less interest. Converting ₹45,000 instead of ₹50,000 lowers the EMI by about ₹454 and extra cost by ₹582.

Interest rate

Issuers often price EMI offers by credit score. A rate 1 point lower (15%) saves about ₹334 on the example.

Tenure length

A longer tenure lowers the EMI but raises total cost. 6 months costs ₹3,374 extra, 12 months ₹5,827 and 24 months ₹10,922.

Fees and 18% GST

The processing fee and 18% GST add to the cost even when the interest rate looks low. Always factor them in.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Disclaimer: Results are estimates based on the figures you enter and assume interest on reducing balance with 18% GST on interest and fees. Your card issuer sets the actual rate, fees, GST treatment and terms. CreditMitra does not issue credit cards or offer EMI conversion on cards.

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