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APR vs Reward Math

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If you carry a balance, your APR is almost certainly eating your rewards. See the math — and the balance where the two cancel out.

Balance & APR

$
$4,500
%
22.99%

Rewards Earned

$
$1,500
%
2.0%
Verdict
Rewards lose to interest
if you carry a balance
Net Annual
$675
rewards minus interest
Annual Interest
$1,035
$86/mo at this balance
Annual Rewards
$360
$30/mo earned
Interest vs Rewards
2.9× of rewards
ratio of cost to benefit
Break-Even Balance
$1,566
balance where interest = rewards
LoanPal APR vs Reward Math · 5/31/2026

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