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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.
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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What you need to know if you have no credit history
We explain how having a 'thin file', or little or no credit history, can affect you.
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Who is ClearScore?
We tell you a little more about who are and what ClearScore is about.
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Why did your score drop after taking out credit?
Find out how an enquiry on your credit report impacts your score, and how applying for credit can cause your score to dip.
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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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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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Your credit score changed – now what?
Every month you will receive a new credit report, which will indicate whether your score has gone up, down, or remained the same. We have a look at what you should do in each situation.
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Why is ClearScore different? We choose the products right for you.
We talk about how ClearScore does finance differently and how this can benefit you.
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Why is ClearScore free?
We explain how we're able to show your free credit score and report and our promise to never charge you for our service.
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Check your report for signs of fraud
Digital fraudsters have taken advantage of online consumers during the pandemic. We have a look at the kinds of online fraud you may fall victim to, and we consider how checking your credit report can alert you to suspicious activity.
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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.
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
What you need to know if you have no credit history
We explain how having a 'thin file', or little or no credit history, can affect you.
Read article
Who is ClearScore?
We tell you a little more about who are and what ClearScore is about.
Read article
Why did your score drop after taking out credit?
Find out how an enquiry on your credit report impacts your score, and how applying for credit can cause your score to dip.
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
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
Your credit score changed – now what?
Every month you will receive a new credit report, which will indicate whether your score has gone up, down, or remained the same. We have a look at what you should do in each situation.
Read article
Why is ClearScore different? We choose the products right for you.
We talk about how ClearScore does finance differently and how this can benefit you.
Read article
Why is ClearScore free?
We explain how we're able to show your free credit score and report and our promise to never charge you for our service.
Read article
Check your report for signs of fraud
Digital fraudsters have taken advantage of online consumers during the pandemic. We have a look at the kinds of online fraud you may fall victim to, and we consider how checking your credit report can alert you to suspicious activity.
Read article