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See your payment history?

Payment history is the record of when—and if—you pay your bills. And, it’s one of the main things that creditors look at. Payment history makes up 35% of your credit score—the biggest part. Your report card shows your grade, total late payments and more. See your payment history now »

See How You're Using Available Credit

How you use credit affects your credit score. Use too much and your score goes down. Your credit utilization ratio, or how much of your credit limit you use, makes up 30% of your credit score. Your credit report card shows your ratio, credit card debt, credit limit and how different factors affect your score. Get your debt usage now »

Take a Peek at Your Credit's Age

Credit age, aka credit history, is the age of your oldest account, not how long you’ve used credit. Creditors want older credit histories. And older accounts are better for your score. Credit age makes up 15% of your score. See your credit history and the ages of the oldest and newest account on your credit report card. Know your credit age now »

See Your Account Mix

Revolving credit, installment loans and the mix of the two—student loans, auto loans, mortgages, etc.—make up 10% of your credit score. A good mix shows creditors you can handle different types of debts. See how many revolving credit accounts and loans you have in your free credit report summary. Check your account mix »

Know How Many Inquiries You Have

Every time you apply for a new credit card or loan, it can show up as a hard inquiry on your credit report. That’s true even for denied credit. And hard inquiries make up 10% of your score and can cause it to drop. Applying for credit too frequently is a red flag to creditors. When was your last inquiry? See how many inquiries you have and how long you’ve had them on your report card. Check your inquiries now »

See Why—and How—Your Score Changed

If you want the details of why your score changed, it’s all there. Simply select “See details” for “Why did my score change” to see the historical view of your credit score—and what’s changed it.

You Get Your Score and a Personal Graded Credit Report Card

When you sign up for your Credit.com account, you get your free Experian VantageScore 3.0 credit score. And your score updates every 14 days.

Educate Your Way to Financial Control

Credit is confusing. Knowing your credit score is only half the battle. That’s why Credit.com offers free, personalized tips and articles tailored to your credit score. Take control of your financial well-being by learning what you need to reach your credit goals.

Receive Personalized Offers

Your credit score affects the loans and credit cards you qualify for. To save you from lots of legwork, Credit.com includes cards and loans that you’re more likely to get approved for. You can see your best options and apply right from within your Credit.com account. If you’re ready to apply for loans or credit cards specific for your credit score, just sit back—Credit.com will do the work for you.

How do I check my credit report for free?

In general, you can access your credit report for free once per year for each of the three credit bureaus—Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax. Due to COVID-19, each bureau is offering free weekly online reports through April 2021.

You can also access your credit report snapshot for free at Credit.com. While this is not a full credit report, it can also give you a picture of the five key areas included in your credit report.