What it means
The interest-free days between your statement date and due date. Pay the full statement balance and you pay no interest on purchases.
Credit Cards
Grace Period
Also: Interest-free periodThe interest-free days between your statement date and due date. Pay the full statement balance and you pay no interest on purchases.
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What “Grace Period” really means
The meaning, how it works in the UAE, and why it matters to your money.
How it works in the UAE
The grace period is the interest-free window between your card statement date and your payment due date — often around 20 to 25 days in the UAE.
Why it matters
Pay the full statement balance within it and you pay no interest on purchases at all.
PRO TIPSet a direct debit for the full balance so you never miss the grace period.
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