✅ How to Check Your Credit Score for FREE in the UK

Daniel Campbell
May 11
3 min read

Thinking about buying a home, applying for a loan, or getting a new credit card?

Your credit score is a key part of the approval process—but did you know you can check it for free without hurting your score?

In this quick guide, we’ll explain:

🔹 What a credit score is

🔹 Why it matters when applying for a mortgage or loan

🔹 Credit score ratings explained

🔹 How to check your credit score for free

🔹 What to look for on your report

🔹 How your score can affect your financial future

💡 What is a Credit Score?

Your credit score is a three-digit number that reflects how reliably you repay borrowed money. Mortgage lenders, banks, and credit card providers all use it to assess how likely you are to repay them on time.

A higher score usually means:✔ Better approval chances✔ Lower interest rates✔ Higher credit limits

📊 Credit Score Ratings by Agency

Different credit agencies use different scoring systems. Here's a breakdown:

Agency	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor	Very Poor
Experian	961 – 999	881 – 960	721 – 880	561 – 720	0 – 560
Equifax	811 – 1000	671 – 810	531 – 670	439 – 530	0 – 438
TransUnion	781 – 850	658 – 780	566 – 657	551 – 565	0 – 550

🔍 How to Check Your Credit Score for Free

It’s smart to check your credit score from all three major agencies at least once a year. Here's how:

🏆 Want to see all 3 reports in one place?

We recommend CheckMyFile – Free 30-day trial, then £14.99/month. Cancel anytime.

✅ Free Individual Credit Report Options:

Experian

Free Score Access – Monthly score updates.
CreditExpert Free Trial – Free 30-day trial.

TransUnion

Credit Karma – Weekly updates.
Statutory Report – Free by law.

Equifax

ClearScore – Monthly access, always free.
Equifax Free Trial – 30-day trial.

❓ Does Checking Your Score Affect It?

Nope! Checking your own score is a soft search, which means it has zero impact on your credit. Only hard searches (like applying for credit) may affect it slightly.

👀 What to Look for on Your Report

Errors or old information can damage your score without you realising. Look out for:

🚫 Wrong personal info (e.g., address or name)
⚠️ Missed payments or defaults that aren’t yours
🔗 Old financial associations (e.g., an ex-partner)
❗ Unknown accounts (possible fraud)

👉 Contact us if you spot issues—we can guide you on fixing them.

📈 Why Your Credit Score Matters

Your credit score directly affects:

🏡 Mortgage approvals – Higher scores make approval more likely
💳 Credit cards & loans – Better deals and higher limits
📉 Interest rates – Good scores = lower borrowing costs
🏠 Rental agreements – Landlords may check your score

Not sure if your credit score is good enough for a mortgage?

👋 Let Us Help You with Your Mortgage Journey

At More Financial, our expert mortgage brokers work with a wide range of lenders—including those that specialise in helping people with lower or fair credit scores.

We’ll not only find the right deal but also give you a clear plan to improve your score and increase your mortgage eligibility.

📅 Click here to book your FREE mortgage consultationWe're ready to help you every step of the way.

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