What is credit card reporting

Your credit reports include information about the types of credit accounts you've had, your payment history and certain other information such as your credit limits. Credit reports from the three nationwide consumer reporting agencies — Equifax, TransUnion and Experian — may contain different account information.

How does credit reporting work?

Credit bureaus collect and maintain a timely history of your credit activity as reported by the lenders and creditors with whom you have accounts, along with certain other information such as bankruptcies and collection items. Each creditor may report the status of your account according to your payment history.

What will happen if you are reported to credit bureau?

You may therefore not be able to meet your short or long term needs and may access credit facilities from other lenders at a higher interest rate because you are categorized as high risk. You may also be denied employment opportunities if judgment was taken against you.

What are the 4 parts of a credit report?

Although each of the credit bureaus—Experian, Equifax and TransUnion—format and report your information differently, all credit reports contain basically the same categories of information. These four categories are: identifying information, credit accounts, credit inquiries and public records.

What are the 3 credit reports?

These agencies include Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are experiencing financial hardships. To remain in control of your finances, you can get free credit reports every week through December 2023. Request all three reports at once or one at a time.