How does the credit card company calculate the interest payment?

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How does the credit card company calculate the interest payment?

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The credit card has been an important tool to increase the purchasing power. This facility has gained much fame as it helps to complete the transaction without having cash. The issuer of the card provides credit to the cardholder to boost his purchases. Decision of taking a loan or credit card depends upon the working of interest payment. In other words, the amount of interest is charged, process of interest calculation, and repayment conditions. 

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