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Get to grips with what your credit score and report are, where they come from and why they're so important.
How to improve your credit score
Get the credit score you deserve with our simple and straightforward tips. Learn how to improve your credit score effectively today with ClearScore!
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What credit score do you need to buy a car in South Africa?
Understanding your credit score requirements for vehicle finance and how to improve your approval chances.
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Why your credit score hasn’t changed
Don't worry, you're not the only one wondering why your credit score hasn't changed. Check out these six reasons and start taking action today!
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I have raised a dispute, but I haven’t heard from Experian
What to do if you've raised a dispute on your credit report but haven't had a reply from Experian.
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Judgments (legal action)
A court judgment is when a provider takes legal action on an account. If there are a few months of missed payments, the provider can take legal action demanding payments.
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What if someone has opened fraudulent accounts using my name?
If you believe you've been a victim of identity fraud, you’ll need to act quickly. Here's some things you can do.
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What is a credit report?
Our guide to understanding what a credit report is and what you need to know about it.
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What is a credit score?
We explain what a credit score is and why it matters
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Why keeping your credit utilisation low means better deals on credit
We explain what credit utilisation is and how it can help you improve your credit score and get better deals on credit products.
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What is a good/bad credit score?
Understanding what makes a good and bad credit score is the first step to being accepted for credit (and at the best rates).
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Why your new credit score may be lower or negative
ClearScore recently adopted a new credit scoring system, which may have left you with a lower credit score. We explain why this may have happened and what it means for you going forward.
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Credit report vs credit score: what’s the difference?
We explain the differences between your credit score and credit report, and how they work together to create a picture of your financial health.
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Latest articles
Get to grips with what your credit score and report are, where they come from and why they're so important.
How to improve your credit score
Get the credit score you deserve with our simple and straightforward tips. Learn how to improve your credit score effectively today with ClearScore!
Read article
What credit score do you need to buy a car in South Africa?
Understanding your credit score requirements for vehicle finance and how to improve your approval chances.
Read article
Why your credit score hasn’t changed
Don't worry, you're not the only one wondering why your credit score hasn't changed. Check out these six reasons and start taking action today!
Read article
I have raised a dispute, but I haven’t heard from Experian
What to do if you've raised a dispute on your credit report but haven't had a reply from Experian.
Read article
Judgments (legal action)
A court judgment is when a provider takes legal action on an account. If there are a few months of missed payments, the provider can take legal action demanding payments.
Read article
What if someone has opened fraudulent accounts using my name?
If you believe you've been a victim of identity fraud, you’ll need to act quickly. Here's some things you can do.
Read article
What is a credit report?
Our guide to understanding what a credit report is and what you need to know about it.
Read article
What is a credit score?
We explain what a credit score is and why it matters
Read article
Why keeping your credit utilisation low means better deals on credit
We explain what credit utilisation is and how it can help you improve your credit score and get better deals on credit products.
Read article
What is a good/bad credit score?
Understanding what makes a good and bad credit score is the first step to being accepted for credit (and at the best rates).
Read article
Why your new credit score may be lower or negative
ClearScore recently adopted a new credit scoring system, which may have left you with a lower credit score. We explain why this may have happened and what it means for you going forward.
Read article
Credit report vs credit score: what’s the difference?
We explain the differences between your credit score and credit report, and how they work together to create a picture of your financial health.
Read article