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Your credit score is a simple number that shows how responsibly you handle borrowed money. It helps lenders understand your repayment behaviour and decide whether to approve your loan or credit application.
A good credit score makes it easier to access credit when you need it most. Lenders use this number to judge how responsibly you've handled credit in the past.
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Your score reflects how lenders view your financial discipline and repayment behavior. When you check CIBIL score or review your rating, these ranges help you understand your eligibility for loans, interest rates, and overall credit access.
| Grade | Excellent | Very Good | Good | Fair | Needs Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score Range | 769 – 900 | 721 - 768 | 676 - 720 | 581 - 675 | 300 - 580 |
| Interest Rate on Loans | Low | Low | Average | High | Very High |
| Loan Approval Rate | High | High | Average | Low | Very Low |
| Payment History | Good | Good | Average | Poor | Very Poor |
| Credit Utilization Ratio | Low | Low | Average | High | Very High |
Disclaimer: The above score ranges are based on Equifax guidelines. While all credit bureaus in India use a common range of 300 to 900, your score may vary slightly across bureaus such as CIBIL, Experian, Equifax, and CRIF due to differences in data reporting and calculation methods.
Your score is calculated using information shared by banks and financial institutions with credit bureaus. Every time you borrow, repay, or apply for credit, it leaves a record that affects your score over time.
You can check credit score online in just a few minutes using the ABCD app. The process is simple, secure, and gives you instant access to your credit score online without any paperwork.
Install the ABCD app from the App Store or Google Play Store on your mobile phone.
Open the app and log in using your registered details, or sign up if you are a new user.
Navigate to the My Track section and select Credit Track to begin.
Provide your PAN and review the basic details shown on the screen.
Click on Fetch My Score to view your credit score online instantly.
Understanding what is a good credit score and knowing the common reasons for a low score are equally important. You must be aware of the below reasons:
Failing to pay EMIs, credit card bills, or other dues on time shows lenders you have trouble managing repayments. Even one late payment can significantly lower your score. Lenders see it as risky behavior.
Using too much of your available credit limit signals heavy reliance on credit. Experts recommend keeping your utilization below 30 per cent to support a healthier score.
Applying for many loans or credit cards in a short period leads to numerous hard enquiries on your report. This suggests high credit demand and can reduce your score when lenders do their checks.
If you fail to repay a loan in full, it's recorded as a default. It stays on your report for years. Defaults severely damage your score and affect future loan approvals.
Having little or no credit history makes it harder for lenders to judge your repayment behaviour. This can result in a lower score during assessments.
Incorrect personal details or wrongly reported accounts can drag down your score. Regularly checking your report and correcting errors helps protect your rating.
Closing older credit cards or accounts reduces your average credit history length. A longer history usually helps improve your score over time.
Credit scores are created and maintained by institutions called credit bureaus or credit information companies. These bureaus collect data from banks and lenders to build your credit history and provide you with a report and score.
TransUnion CIBIL is one of the oldest and most widely used credit bureaus in India. It's especially known for the CIBIL score that many banks check when you apply for loans or credit cards.
Experian is another major bureau that gathers credit data and calculates scores. Its scoring models may differ slightly from CIBIL's, so your score might vary across bureaus.
Equifax also provides credit reports and scores that lenders use when assessing credit applications. Banks may look at Equifax scores along with others to build a broader picture of your history.
CRIF High Mark is the fourth major credit bureau in India. It provides scores and reports just like the others. Each bureau uses its own method to calculate your score, which is why scores may vary slightly.
Missed or delayed repayments for existing credit hampers your credit score while a clean history helps in improving it.
The ratio indicates the credit utilised vis-a-vis the credit allowed. The lower the ratio, the higher the score and vice-versa
This measures the type of credit you have in your portfolio. A good credit mix yields a high credit score
Length of credit affects your credit score. If you have a long credit history, the score would be high.
Too many hard enquiries into the credit score, done by lenders, affect the score negatively.
Your credit score will be badly affected if your credit report shows remarks like loan settlement or bankruptcy.
Improving your score takes consistent financial habits over time, especially if you aim for the best CIBIL score. Small changes can gradually strengthen your credit profile and boost your rating.
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A credit score is a three-digit statistical number calculated by various credit agencies by taking into account your credit history as well as your repayment capacity. It helps the lender analyze your creditworthiness. The credit score usually ranges from 300 to 900. The higher the credit score, the higher the creditworthiness and the easier it is to avail of loans and credit cards.
The credit score is very important to both the borrower as well as the lender.
Lenders can check the credit score and determine whether the borrower is eligible for a loan or not. On the other hand, as a borrower, you can check your credit score and ascertain whether you can apply for a loan or not. Moreover, if you have a good score, you can get favourable loan terms.
You can maintain a good credit score by keeping the below-mentioned points in mind:
Maintaining a good credit score has the following benefits:
Low interest rate on loans: Individuals with good credit scores get loans easily at lower interest rates.
Higher probability of obtaining loans and credit card: The credit score is a representation of an individual’s repayment capacity and financial habits. A good credit score indicates good creditworthiness, thereby, helping the lender grant the loan without any worry.
Higher credit card limit: The credit card limit is directly proportional to your credit score. It means the higher your credit score, the higher will be your credit limit and vice-versa.
Better deals: With a good credit score, you always are in a good negotiating position. With a high credit score, you negotiate with the lender in terms of higher credit limits and lower interest rates.
Some factors which affect your credit score negatively are:
Authorised credit bureaus prepare and publish your credit report. Some of these bureaus are TransUnion CIBIL, Experian, CRIF Highmark and Equifax.
Usually checking your credit score regularly does not affect it. You may apply for a credit check multiple times without impacting your credit score. However, if the credit check is being carried out by the lender, then it may affect your credit score a little. Multiple enquiries on your credit account harm your credit score.
You need to furnish the following information to check your credit score with various credit agencies:
Name: Your full name as it appears on your birth certificate and other relevant official documents such as voter ID card, ration card, PAN card and other such documents.
Date of birth: Date of birth is mandatory to assess your true credit score. The information provided must be by other valid official documents.
PAN: You need to provide your correct PAN information to the credit agency to check your credit score.
Mobile number. You have to give your registered mobile number to the credit agency. An OTP will be sent to your mobile number.
Employment details: Your nature of employment, salary slip and other income-related details have to given to ascertain your credit score
Credit score values usually range from 300-900. Ideally, a credit score above 750 is considered to be a good score and entitles you to obtain the loan. However, the minimum credit score requirement might vary depending upon the type of loan being applied for as well as on the lender with which you have applied for the loan.
You can check your credit score for free through ABCD in some simple steps. Just download the ABCD app, enter your details and find your credit score instantly, free of cost.
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Credit scores may vary a little between various credit agencies owing to the following reasons: