Monitoring your credit is part of a sound personal financial strategy, so it’s a good idea to check your credit report, which you can do every twelve months for free. To request a copy of your report, call 1-877-322-8228 or visit www.annualcreditreport.com. If you apply for credit and are denied credit, you may be able to obtain a copy of your credit report for free.
You can also request a copy of your credit score from a lending institution when you apply for credit, all you have to do is ask for your credit score. You can also pay for a copy of your credit report and credit score if you want to monitor your credit throughout the year.
The three major credit agencies are listed below.
Experian
P.O. Box 2104
Allen, TX 75013
Phone: (888) 397-3742
Web site: www.experian.com
Equifax Credit Information Services
P. O. Box 740241
Atlanta, GA 30374-0241
Phone: (800) 685-1111
Web site:www.equifax.com
TransUnion Corporation
P. O. Box 1000
Chester, PA 19022
Phone: (800) 916-8800
Web site: www.transunion.com
Author: Monitorbankrates.com
December 1st, 2008
