---
product_id: 269332061
title: "HP 12CP Financial Calculator"
brand: "hp"
price: "€ 136.88"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
category: "Hp"
url: https://www.desertcart.fi/products/269332061-hp-12cp-financial-calculator
store_origin: FI
region: Finland
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# 6x faster calculations 400-step programmable memory 130+ built-in functions HP 12CP Financial Calculator

**Brand:** hp
**Price:** € 136.88
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📈 Elevate your finance game with the HP 12c Platinum—where speed meets precision.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** HP 12CP Financial Calculator by hp
- **How much does it cost?** € 136.88 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fi](https://www.desertcart.fi/products/269332061-hp-12cp-financial-calculator)

## Best For

- hp enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hp brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Dual Input Modes:** Seamlessly switch between RPN and Algebraic entry modes to match your workflow and boost efficiency.
- • **Powerhouse of Functions:** Access over 130 built-in functions covering finance, statistics, math, and date calculations to tackle any challenge.
- • **Massive Programmable Memory:** Store up to 400 keystroke steps and 80 cash flows, empowering complex, repeatable financial modeling.
- • **Exam-Ready & Professional Grade:** Approved for CFP, CFA, and GARP FRM exams with a sleek metal design that commands respect on any desk.
- • **Blazing Fast Financial Calculations:** Experience 6x faster speeds for TVM, loan payments, and interest rate computations—because time is money.

## Overview

The HP 12c Platinum Financial Calculator is a top-tier tool designed for finance professionals and managers, featuring dual input modes (RPN and Algebraic), over 130 built-in functions, and six times faster processing speeds. With programmable memory for up to 400 steps and 80 cash flows, it supports complex financial modeling and is approved for major certification exams like CFP and CFA. Its portable, stylish design with a metal backplate makes it both a practical and prestigious addition to any professional’s toolkit.

## Description

HP 12c Platinum is a faster, enhanced version of the industry-leading 12c calculator designed for the financial professional who demands more. Enjoy both RPN and Algebraic modes of entry, keystroke programming with four times more memory for up to 400 steps and more-than 130 built-in functions. There are now advanced editing features like the new "Undo" and "Backspace" buttons. Plus six times faster speeds for calculating TVM, loan payments, interest rates, standard deviation and more. Work more efficiently with memory for up to 80 cash flows. Ideal for real estate, finance, accounting, economics and business work. The easy-to-use layout and stylish look with metal back plate suitable for engraving make it a welcome addition to any desktop or a great gift idea. Permitted for use on the CFP and CFA Certification Exams, and GARP FRM Exam. You also get the reassurance of award-winning HP support available to you 24-hours a day, as well as an enhanced website with tutorials, educational resources and downloads.

Review: CFA calculator - For CFA the same as ordered great service
Review: Loaded with lot of options, multiple functions in the same key.

## Features

- Robust and versatile ficial calculator
- Efficient data entry using RPN
- Over 120 built-in functions for business, fice, mathematics, and statistics, including date calculations
- Portable Design

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000FVNX2Q |
| Best Sellers Rank | #6,168 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #5 in Financial & Business Calculators |
| Item model number | HP12CPLAT |
| Manufacturer | hp |
| Product Dimensions | 15.24 x 7.62 x 2.54 cm; 159 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** HP
- **Calculator Type:** Financial
- **Colour:** Black Face
- **Power source:** Battery Powered
- **Screen size:** 1

## Images

![HP 12CP Financial Calculator - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Mhyvb0TfL.jpg)
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![HP 12CP Financial Calculator - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51abKVScw6L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Where was the calculator built? 12C's built in the US seem to have much better build quality and reliability than the ones built in China.**
A: The 12C that I have has the letters "CHN 700****" on a tab located on the back of the calculator.  I assume that means China.  Regardless, I bought this calculator in 2005 and have literally used it multiple times everyday...probably 10,000 times.   It continues to work perfectly.

**Q: Why is the packaging in spanish? my order arrived today and i want an english version.**
A: English Manuals: https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-12c-platinum-financial-calculator/384706/manuals
I found these, that should help. Quick Start Guide: http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01798099.pdf
Hopefully that helps!!

**Q: Does this product come with the carrying case?**
A: Yes. A nice semi-hard case with a spot for business card

**Q: Does this one have a Black keyboard background or a silver one on what is delivered by Amazon?**
A: The HP 12CP is the Platnium edition - (that's what the P stands for). The shipped product looks exactly as it is displayed on the product page. Except for the buttons and the silver panel on the top 3rd of the calculator (around the display) the background is black. I have mine in my hand right now and it looks identical to the picture you see on the product page.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ CFA calculator
*by K***D on 3 September 2020*

For CFA the same as ordered great service

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by V***K on 4 July 2018*

Loaded with lot of options, multiple functions in the same key.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***O on 7 February 2014*

I am not ashamed to admit that one of the primary reasons that I prefer this calculator - really the HP 12c series in general - to the alternatives is the fact that it looks like an instrument designed for professional use, as opposed to what one might find in an eighth grade science class. Of course, there are plenty of other reasons that this calculator is king. I used the HP 10bII Financial Calculator for years, and was quite content. It was only after I signed up to sit for one of my industry's designation exams that I realized the poor old 10bII was not an approved model. My options were the Texas Instruments BA II Plus Financial Calculator and the HP 12c. Due to my aforementioned desire to avoid looking like I was using the same calculator I owned in grade school, I went with the 12c Platinum. While I was initially frustrated by the calculator's use of Reverse Polish Notation (RPN) - which can be switched to an Algebraic mode on the Platinum model - I have come to appreciate the much more efficient RPN. I realize that time is rarely of the value that it is in a test taking environment. However, if you are considering this calculator for an exam, I can assure you that it will save you time which, when it comes down to it, will probably be much more valuable to you than the $40 price differential between the BA II and the 12c. Even outside of the exam room, if numbers and calculations are your business, it just makes life a little easier. The manual that accompanies the calculator is great. It provides everything that one needs to understand the full operating capacity of the calculator, as well as some helpful walk-through examples. I do wish that it was a physical manual instead of a CD. Not a huge drawback, though. Again, if you are purchasing this calculator for an exam, it will be well worth the effort to spend some time perusing the manual to determine which functions and shortcuts will make your life easier. Believe me when I say that, if used properly, some of the ignored functions of the 12c can be a real boon in certain situations. I do have to say that I have had an opportunity to handle a 12c from what was probably 20 years ago. It did feel like it was of a higher build quality than the 12c Platinum that I recently purchased. It is unfortunate that the new calculators do not possess that same feel, but the reality is that even the new 12c series calculators are, in my opinion, of a higher quality than their peers. Not as good as they were, perhaps; but still the best currently available. Do yourself a favor and get this calculator. I honestly do not believe that you will regret it.

## Frequently Bought Together

- HP 12CP Financial Calculator
- JINMEI Hard EVA Carrying Case Compatible with HP 12C/HP 12CP Financial Calculator Storage case
- HP 12C Financial Calculator - Black/Gold

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*Last updated: 2026-02-21*