Business and Personal Finance Dictionary

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• MINIMUM PAYMENT
  
  The minimum amount a cardholder can pay to keep the account from going into default. Some card issuers will set a high minimum if they are uncertain of the cardholder''s ability to pay. Most card issuers require a minimum payment of 2 percent of the outstanding balance.
  
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