What is the Credit Score feature?

The Credit Score feature lets you check your credit score for free in your mobile app. Your credit score is provided by TransUnion International UK Limited, trading as TransUnion.

We continually make improvements to the credit score feature which include:

Full Credit Report – you can view your full credit report in the mobile app, showing all of your financial accounts, search history, public records, fraud markers, address links and financial connections
Credit Alerts – get notified when anything changes on your credit report, or when a search is performed against your credit file
Credit Score History – you can see if your score has gone up, down, or stayed the same since you last checked it on the mobile app
Enhanced Personalised Factors – Under "How to improve your score" you will see a "next best action" that you can take to help improve your credit score. Also, under "My score details" you will see any Positive or Negative factors that are might be impacting your score.

How does Credit Score benefit me?

The Credit Score feature provides free access to your personal credit score and gives you an indication of your credit health. Your credit score may be taken into consideration by some lenders when assessing you for credit cards, loans and mortgages. Your credit score is provided by TransUnion.

We continue to make enhancements to the Credit Score feature to help you understand how you can improve your score. You can now see if your score has gone up, down or stayed the same since you last checked your score. Also, under My Score Details you can now see any positive and negative factors impacting your score.

I have recently changed address. Will this affect my score?

This may affect your score if the address details we share with TransUnion are not up to date.

To ensure your score is as accurate as possible, you will need to use your most up to date details. If you change your address after registering for the credit score feature, you need to notify us of this change. The easiest way to do this is via our Mobile Banking App:

Step 1. Navigate to the PROFILE section of your app and click on 'Manage your personal details'
Step 2. Choose to update your address and save information
Step 3. We will now automatically pass your new address to TransUnion, who will use these details to recalculate your score

However, if you change your address other than using the mobile app i.e. via digital banking, telephony, or branch; you will need to turn off the feature and then opt back in again to update your address with TransUnion.

Step 1. If you have updated your address via digital banking, telephony, or branch; to turn off the feature you will need to go into the PROFILE section of your app, click Settings and click on 'Credit Score' where you can turn off the feature
Step 2. To get your updated score, simply access My Profile, click Credit Score, click Get your score, click See your credit score and that is you opted back in to the feature.
Step 3. This will provide the necessary details TransUnion needs to recalculate your score using your new address details

Please be aware that for recent current address changes you have provided to your current lender(s) it could take 4-6 weeks for these changes to be reflected on your credit file and in your Credit Score.

Where do I find Credit Score on the Mobile App?

Log in to your app and tap on your customer icon in the top right of the screen to access your PROFILE and select 'Credit Score' from the list or you can also click on Apply from the options on the bottom of the app and click on the 'Credit Score' tile. We continue to make the feature more prominent in the app and you can now also view your credit score by selecting your Loan or Credit Card account and selecting the 'Credit Score' tile.

How do I access Credit Score?

Once you have selected Credit Score you will be guided through the steps needed to access your credit score. Once you read the opt-in agreement and are happy to proceed, you will need to accept the agreement before going on to view your credit score from TransUnion.

Please note that the Credit Score feature is only available to customers who have downloaded the mobile app, have a UK address and are at least 18 years old.

Will using this feature affect my credit history or impact my credit score?

No, using this service will not affect your credit history or your credit score.

Why am I seeing personalised offers within the credit score feature?

As part of the credit score service, we may display personalised offers that might be of interest to you. These help provide an awareness of products we offer and there is no guarantee an application will be approved.

How else can I check my credit score other than the mobile app?

Credit Score is currently only available on the mobile app as this is the quickest and easiest way to access your finances on the go.

Which credit reference agency is used?

TransUnion, one of the UK’s leading credit reference agencies.

Does my score make me eligible for all product offerings?

No, your score is a general indication of your credit health. Lenders use a range of criteria to determine eligibility for loans, credit cards and mortgages, of which your credit score is only one factor.

Why do I see a different score with other credit score services?

Each credit reference agency produces its own score based on a consumer's credit information. The credit score value itself is not comparable across different credit reference agencies as each agency uses its own score range and calculation method.

I have questions about my credit score

We have partnered with TransUnion to provide you with your credit score, which is calculated based on information held on you available from public consumer data and credit file information. If you have any queries about what a credit score is and how it is calculated, please go into the Credit Score feature in the mobile app and click on 'More about credit scores'. Here, you will find out how you can 'Understand more' and 'Tips to improve'. You can also 'Take the credit score tour' where you can visit the TransUnion web page where there is further help and support including details about how to contact TransUnion should that be necessary.

I am unhappy with my score, what can I do?

We have partnered with TransUnion to provide you with your credit score and report, which is calculated based upon public consumer data and credit file information. If you have any queries about what a credit score is and how it is calculated, please go into the Credit Score feature in the mobile app and click on ‘More info about credit scores’ and ‘About your TransUnion score’.

If you don’t recognise some information – or it’s inaccurate, you can raise a dispute or add a notice of correction that explains any special circumstances around credit issues directly from the mobile app.

How does TransUnion get my data?

TransUnion sources publicly available data, e.g. Electoral Register, court judgments, bankruptcies and insolvencies, and has agreements with the major banks and lenders to obtain current and historic payment records.

How do I disable the Credit Score feature after I have accessed it?

You can disable Credit Score at any time from the ‘View Credit Score’ screen. At the bottom of the screen, click ‘Disable this credit score’. This will opt you out of Credit Score feature.

What information is being shared with a third party?

To access Credit Score, the following information is shared with TransUnion: Name, date of birth and current address.

How can I improve my score?

Knowing your credit score is the first step towards improving it! You can check your credit score in the app on the Credit Score screen. You can now see the positive and negative factors impacting your score under 'My score details' as well as a next best action under 'How to improve your score' so that you can take actions to help maintain and improve your score. (This information is provided by TransUnion).

Can I access a credit report?

Yes, you can now view your credit report in the app. Log in to your app and tap on your customer icon in the top right of the screen to access your profile and select ‘Know your credit score’ from the list. Alternatively, you can click on Apply from the options on the bottom of the app and click on the ‘Know your credit score’ tile. Once you read and accept the opt-in agreement, you can go to the credit score feature and select View my report.

What are the factors that impact my score?

You can view the positive and negative factors impacting your score from the Credit Score page within the app under 'My score details' as well as a next best action under 'How to improve your score' so that you can take actions to help maintain and improve your score. (This information is provided by TransUnion).

How regularly is my credit score updated?

TransUnion provide an updated score every 30 days and you can now see if your score has changed since you last checked on the credit score screen.

Does the Bank use my credit score?

The credit score is for your information and use only.

Am I eligible to see the Credit Score feature?

You can access your credit score in our mobile app provided by TransUnion, free of charge if you are a personal customer, have registered and can access the mobile app, have a UK address and are at least 18 years old.

I live outside the UK – Why can’t I use the Credit Score feature?

You must have a UK address for TransUnion to identify you and to produce a credit score.

I am under the age of 18, why can I not use the Credit Score feature?

You must be 18 or over in order to obtain a credit profile.

Are there any costs for Credit Score?

No, the feature is free to use.

Will I be notified of any changes to my credit score?

We won't notify you of any changes to your credit score. However, we will now send you a notification in the mobile app every 90 days to advise you that your credit score has been updated. Also, when you log in to the score page on the app you will see if your score has increased, decreased or stayed the same since you last checked your score.

Can I see my credit history?

No, you cannot see your credit history, however, when you log in to the Credit Score feature within the mobile app, you will now be able to check if your score has gone up, down or remained unchanged since you last checked your score in the app.