Glossary
Grace Period
A grace period is a period after a due date during which a payment can be made without penalty, or a period at the start of a loan during which no repayment is needed. For credit cards it is the time between the statement and the due date. For education loans a grace period follows the course. Lende
Related terms: Moratorium, EMI (Equated Monthly Instalment), Penal Charges.
Published 12 Nov 2026
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