Which credit score is most accurate uk

The Experian Credit Score is the UK's most trusted rating* – a good Experian Credit Score is likely to mean you have a good credit score with companies. It's based on information in your Experian Credit Report, and runs from 0-999.

Which credit score do lenders look at UK?

The three main credit reference agencies in the UK are Experian, Equifax and TransUnion (formerly Callcredit). These are the ones most lenders rely on when considering someone for a mortgage. You can check your credit rating with all three agencies for yourself. It's your right – and it's free.

Which credit report is most accurate?

Although Experian is the largest credit bureau in the U.S., TransUnion and Equifax are widely considered to be just as accurate and important. When it comes to credit scores, however, there is a clear winner: FICO® Score is used in 90% of lending decisions.

Which is better Equifax or Experian UK?

Experian scores your credit out of 999 (with anything over 880 being 'good'), whereas Equifax scores your credit out of 700 (with anything higher than 420 being 'good').

Why is ClearScore higher than Experian?

ClearScore takes your credit report and financial information from Experian and then uses that very information to generate its own score. While the credit scores can vary slightly depending on the credit reporting agency, the same rule follows for all scores – The higher the better.