Savings goal calculator

Find the monthly deposit needed to reach a savings target.

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Amounts use the selected country’s currency; switching country does not convert values.

Example rates are not market quotes. Enter the bank or contract rate for the selected country and check the interest convention; changing country does not convert amounts. US: savings APY is an effective annual yield. For cards, check the APR, daily interest basis and contract terms.

Amounts use the selected country’s currency; switching country does not convert values.

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Assumes end-of-month deposits and a constant rate. Effective annual rates are converted to equivalent monthly rates. Excludes taxes, fees, inflation, deposit limits and eligibility. At zero interest, divide the shortfall by the number of months.

Common uses

Plan monthly savings from your target, current balance, term and contract rate.

BEHIND THE NUMBERS

Formula & assumptions

C = max(0, (G − P(1+r)ⁿ) / ((1+r)ⁿ−1) × r)

Assumes end-of-month deposits and a constant rate. Effective annual rates are converted to equivalent monthly rates. Excludes taxes, fees, inflation, deposit limits and eligibility. At zero interest, divide the shortfall by the number of months.