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Biweekly Payment Calculator

A biweekly payment calculator halves your monthly payment and pays it every two weeks. That yields 26 half-payments a year, which shortens the term and trims the interest.

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By the Loancalculated Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-09-16

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The lowest rates are only available to the most qualified applicants.

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How this calculator works

Biweekly payments split the monthly payment in two and pay half every two weeks. A year holds 26 two-week periods, so you make 26 half-payments — the same as 13 monthly payments instead of 12.

Monthly payment: Payment = P × i ÷ (1 − (1 + i)−n).

Biweekly payment = payment ÷ 2. Using the biweekly rate (annual rate ÷ 26 ÷ 100), the number of periods is:

N = −ln(1 − i × P ÷ (payment ÷ 2)) ÷ ln(1 + i).

The extra payment each year shortens the term and lowers total interest. When the half-payment is not enough to cover the interest for the period, the balance stops falling.

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Frequently asked questions

What makes biweekly payments cheaper over time?
You make 26 half-payments a year, equal to 13 full monthly payments. The extra payment cuts principal faster, so less interest accrues.
Will every lender take biweekly payments?
No. Some support them and some third parties charge a fee. Ask your lender how it handles partial or biweekly payments first.
What if there is a fee?
Weigh the fee against the interest saved. If the fee is larger, paying extra toward principal directly may cost less.
Does the tool assume I start now?
It counts periods from the current balance. The actual finish date depends on when your first payment lands.

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