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July 10, 2024 at 10:04 pm #429
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KeymasterJuly 10, 2024 at 10:52 pm #482Kikoff
KeymasterThere are a few ways to check your credit score:
- Look at your credit card statement or online account if you have a credit card
- Use free resources like http://www.AnnualCreditReport.com, or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
- Go right to the three major credit bureaus
- Look at your credit card statement or online account
If you have a credit card now, odds are you can find your credit score on your monthly statement. Your credit card may also have additional credit monitoring or tracking, so take a close look at your online account. Discover, for example, gives you the option to “View your Updated FICO® Credit Scorecard” from your online account home screen.
- Use free resources
You are entitled to a free detailed credit report each year from the federal government at http://www.annualcreditreport.com/index.action. Your credit report has your credit score, but a lot more info too, like credit history, loan applications, and payment history.
You can also find a wide variety of credit resources from the CFPB at http://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/credit-reports-and-scores/
- Go right to the three major credit bureaus
You can also access your credit score through one of the three major credit bureaus.
- Experian (free for basic credit score)
- TransUnion ($29.95 per month to track credit)
- Equifax ($4.95 for the first 30 days, then $19.95 per month)
Each credit bureau has different credit monitoring products, so you may be able to get your credit score for free, but it is not guaranteed.
Last thing: You have more than one credit score! So if you get a different number from different services, that’s okay, since they might be using different scoring models or emphasizing certain factors more than others.
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