1. By the Due Date: Always pay at least the minimum to avoid late fees and penalties.
2. Before the Statement Closing Date: Pay early to reduce your reported balance and lower credit utilization.
3. Multiple Times a Month: Keep utilization low by making frequent payments if you use your card heavily.
4. In Full Each Month: Avoid interest by paying off your entire balance.
Tips: Use autopay to ensure on-time payments and keep utilization below 30%, ideally under 10%.