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Credit Score Guide

Your credit score determines which cards you can get. Check your score for free, understand what it means, and learn how to improve it.

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CIBIL (TransUnion)

India's most widely used credit score. Ranges from 300 to 900. Most banks check CIBIL before approving credit cards and loans.

Range: 300–900

Good score: 750+

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Experian

Globally recognized credit bureau. Experian score ranges from 300 to 850 and is used by many NBFCs and fintech lenders.

Range: 300–850

Good score: 700+

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CRIF High Mark

Widely used by banks and microfinance institutions. CRIF scores range from 300 to 900.

Range: 300–900

Good score: 700+

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Equifax

One of the four RBI-licensed credit information companies. Offers credit reports and monitoring services.

Range: 300–900

Good score: 750+

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What Your Score Means

Excellent

750–900

All premium & super-premium cards

Good

700–749

Most credit cards, including mid-tier

Fair

650–699

Entry-level and secured cards

Poor

300–649

Secured credit cards, prepaid cards

Tips to Improve Your Score

Pay on time

Always pay at least the minimum due before the due date. Late payments severely impact your score.

Keep utilization low

Use less than 30% of your credit limit. High utilization signals over-dependence on credit.

Maintain old accounts

Older credit accounts improve your credit history length, which boosts your score.

Limit hard inquiries

Each card/loan application creates a hard inquiry. Too many in a short period hurts your score.

Diversify credit mix

A healthy mix of credit cards, secured loans, and unsecured loans improves your profile.

Monitor your report

Check for errors in your credit report and dispute inaccuracies promptly.