Even if you pay on time… your score can still drop.
Most people confuse these two dates — and that’s why their utilization reports high.
Here are 2 things you NEED to know:
🟦 1️⃣ Statement Day
This is when your billing cycle closes.
Your balance on THIS day is usually what gets sent to the bureaus.
🟦 2️⃣ Reporting Date
This is when the lender actually reports your balance.
It can be the same day — or a few days after.