Improve your credit by understanding the basics

What's in a credit report, how can you check it and how often should you review it? Make sure your credit information is accurate and check your Experian, Equifax and TransUnion reports side-by-side with Experian's 3 Bureau Online Credit Report.

Your credit report
Find out what's included in a credit report and see a sample Experian credit report. You'll discover what kind of information a lender sees when they review your credit history.

Check your credit report
Review your credit report before making a large credit purchase and make sure the information is accurate. If it's not, you can dispute it online.

Improve your credit
Create a positive credit history. Learn tips on how to set up your credit history from the beginning and the importance of paying your bills on time. Need help? Learn where you can go for assistance.