When making payments on a credit card, the amount paid is first applied to ________ and the remainder is applied to ________.

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The amount paid on a credit card is first applied to the interest for the month, and the remainder is then applied to the balance due. This is a common practice among credit card issuers to ensure that interest charges are covered before reducing the principal balance.

When Making Payments on a Credit Card, the Amount Paid