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Understand Credit Score

Learn what a credit score represents and which behaviours can affect it.

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Task overview

What you need to do

Overview

Learn what a credit score represents and which behaviours can affect it.

Steps

  1. Open the correct official or trusted service.
  2. Keep the required information and documents ready.
  3. Enter details carefully and review them before submission.
  4. Complete the process and save the acknowledgement or result.

Important

Requirements, fees, eligibility, deadlines and portal screens can change. Verify the current instructions on the relevant official website before submitting important information.

Step by step

How to complete this task

4 steps
1

Know what makes up your score

Complete this step before moving to the next one.

Payment history, credit utilisation, credit age, mix and enquiries all contribute to the score.

2

Get your free credit report

Complete this step before moving to the next one.

Use a bureau (CIBIL, Experian, Equifax, CRIF) or your bank's app for a free annual report.

3

Read the report carefully

Complete this step before moving to the next one.

Check for errors, unfamiliar accounts or missed payments listed against your name.

4

Raise disputes if needed

Complete this step before moving to the next one.

File a dispute with the bureau for any incorrect entry you find.

Before you finish

Final checklist

  • Confirm the requirement for Understand Credit Score.
  • Prepare only the information or documents required for Understand Credit Score.
  • Use the correct official or destination service for Understand Credit Score.
  • Complete each required field or operation and review it.
  • Save the final result or reference for Understand Credit Score.