Glossary
Days Past Due (DPD)
Days past due, or DPD, is the number of days an instalment has remained unpaid after its due date. Lenders and credit bureaus use it to describe the state of an account, for example 30, 60 or 90 days past due. A rising DPD lowers your credit score. An account that stays overdue long enough may be cl
Related terms: NPA and SMA, Default, Credit Score, Arrears.
Published 12 Nov 2026
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