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Detailed explanation-1: -A grace period is the period between the end of a billing cycle and the date your payment is due. During this time, you may not be charged interest as long as you pay your balance in full by the due date. Credit card companies are not required to give a grace period.

Detailed explanation-2: -The payment due date on your credit card can be between 18 and 25 days after the statement date, the day when the statement is made. So, the interest-free credit period can range from 18-48 days to 25-55 days depending on your credit card’s payment due date.

Detailed explanation-3: -How long is the grace period on a credit card? Thanks to the Credit CARD Act of 2009, lenders are legally required to give cardholders a minimum of 21 days between the end of their monthly billing cycle and their bill due date to pay off their credit card balance before interest charges kick in.

Detailed explanation-4: -Late payments generally won’t end up on your credit reports for at least 30 days after you miss the payment. Late fees may quickly be applied after the payment due date.

Detailed explanation-5: -How long is the grace period on a credit card? Under federal law, credit card issuers must give you at least 21 days between the time your billing cycle closes (which is when your statement is generated) and the due date for your payment.