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What is Credit Report: Definition, Components, and How to Get It for Free

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What is a Credit Report?

Credit report comprises your credit history with detailed information on your credit accounts (credit card and loans), late payments (if any). It consists of a credit score that is referred by the lenders to check your creditworthiness when you apply for a loan.

Steps to Check Your Credit Report

Follow the steps mentioned below to check your credit report from Paisabazaar:

To check your credit score through Paisabazaar.com, follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: In the free credit score form, enter your details such as full name, DOB, PAN, etc. and verify using OTP authentication

Step 2: Click on the 'Get Your Credit Score' button and your credit score will appear on the screen

Step 3: Your Date of Birth (DDMMYYYY format) is the password of your CIBIL report

Note: In case you find any discrepancy in your credit report, you can easily raise a dispute with CIBIL. However, for any other queries, you can contact creditreport@paisabazaar.com.

Components of Your Credit Report

  • Credit score
  • Your personal information
  • Payment history
  • Detailed information of your loans and credit card accounts including limits and outstanding balance
  • DPD, late payments and defaults (if any)
  • A list of entities that have made an enquiry for your credit report and the reason for the enquiry (new loan/new credit card, etc.)

It is worth mentioning that your credit report does not include information about your savings, investments, paid or due utility bills, etc. (unlike credit reports in many other countries other than India).

Cost Comparison of CIBIL, Equifax, Experian and CRIF Highmark

Each credit bureau, TransUnion CIBIL, Equifax, Experian or CRIF Highmark, generates its own report using various scoring models at different costs. Here's the cost comparison of all four credit bureaus:

CIBIL CRIF Highmark Equifax Experian
Rs. 550 Rs. 399 Rs. 400 Rs. 399

However, on Paisabazaar.com, you can check your credit score for free , with monthly updates for free of cost.

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FAQs

Can I get my Credit Report corrected in case of any error?

Yes, you can get errors corrected in your credit report by raising a dispute. Moreover, if you have raised a dispute with a respective bureau for more than 90 days, you can also write to Paisabazaar at creditreport@paisabazaar.com for further assistance.

What does STD mean in a credit report?

STD in credit report stands for Standard which implies that the payments were made within 90 days.

Is my credit report password-protected?

Yes, to check your credit report, you have to enter a password which is your date of birth (DDMMYY).

How will I get the update of my credit score?

You can get the update of your credit score every month through email and WhatsApp. You can also take the assistance of Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to know your latest credit score.

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