About Experian
Experian is the world’s leading global information services company. During life’s big moments – from buying a home or a car, to sending a child to college, to growing a business by connecting with new customers – we empower consumers and our clients to manage their data with confidence. We help individuals to take financial control and access financial services, businesses to make smarter decisions and thrive, lenders to lend more responsibly, and organisations to prevent identity fraud and crime.
We have 20,600 people operating across 43 countries and every day we’re investing in new technologies, talented people, and innovation to help all our clients maximise every opportunity. We are listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and are a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.
Experian India, a data analytics and decisioning firm, has unveiled a free service that allows Indian users to check their credit score over WhatsApp, the first time any credit agency in India has done so. Consumers may now simply manage their credit profile by checking their Experian credit reports on a regular basis.
A strong credit score is required to get lower-interest home and personal loans. Customers can now check their credit ratings via WhatsApp for free, courtesy of Experian India. Experian India is the first credit bureau in India to receive a license under the Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act of 2005.
Experian unveiled a free service to check credit ratings via WhatsApp on Wednesday. According to Experian, this is the first time a credit agency in India has offered such a service. Consumers may readily manage their credit portfolio by checking their Experian credit reports on a regular basis.
According to the credit agency, the project provides a quick, safe, and simple option to access one’s Experian credit report from anywhere, at any time. Consumers may monitor their Experian credit report, follow any abnormalities, discover fraud quickly, and repair their credit score, allowing them to regain control of their credit profile, according to the firm. With 487.5 million WhatsApp users in India, the messaging app is an integral part of Indian customers’ daily lives.
Experian India, a data analytics and decisioning business, stated on November 9 that it has become the country’s first credit bureau to offer free credit score checking via WhatsApp. Experian is also India’s first credit bureau to be regulated under the Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act of 2005.
The business described the project as “a quick, secure, and easy method to view one’s Experian credit report anywhere, at any time.” “Consumers may monitor their Experian credit report, trace any abnormalities, discover fraud quickly, and improve their credit score, allowing them to reclaim control of their credit profile,” it said.
How to Check Your Free Experian Credit Score on WhatsApp
- Send a ‘Hey’ to Experian India’s WhatsApp number +91-9920035444.
- Share some basic information, such as your name, e-mail address, and phone number.
- Receive your Experian credit score quickly via WhatsApp.
- Request a password-protected copy of your Experian credit report, which will be emailed to your registered e-mail address.
This is a huge step forward in Experian’s aim to utilize data for good. We want customers to have simple access to credit information and to help India establish a stronger credit ecosystem. As the first credit bureau in India to provide such a service, it demonstrates our commitment to advancing financial inclusion in India.
Indian consumers can access their credit information in real-time by being able to check their credit scores for free via WhatsApp, allowing them to make informed credit decisions, instill good financial habits, and enjoy the benefits of maintaining a good credit score – empowering them to improve their financial health and transform their lives.