If you were hoping to get a definitive answer, we have to let you know that it’s more complicated than that. A number that could seem like a good credit score with one agency might be a poor credit score with another. We’ve done our best to crack the code, so you don’t have to.

In the UK, there’s no such thing as a universal credit score. The three credit reference agencies — Callcredit, Experian, and Equifax — all use different methods to calculate it, which means it will be different with each one. This guide should clear things up.

Understanding different credit terms is sometimes confusing. The important thing to remember is that a credit score is different from a credit rating. In short, a credit rating is an assessment of your creditworthiness; a credit score is a number that reflects this.

What is a credit check? Many throw this term around quite often, but do any of us truly know what it means and what it entails? We know it can be a bit confusing, so read on for an explanation of what a credit check is and much more.

Many people use terms such as “credit data”, “credit file”, “credit report”, and “credit score” interchangeably. While in context most would understand what you mean, they do all mean different things. We’ve prepared this guide to clear up the confusion.

Whether you’re new to credit or simply lost in the sea of information there is on the subject, let’s not pretend understanding it is easy. That’s why we’ve come up with these five credit-improving tips, to set you on your way.

If you haven’t used credit responsibly in the past, your credit score might be a bit out of shape. And if you’re hoping to be accepted for credit in the future, it’s important you think now about how to fix a bad credit score. Here are some tips to help.

Rejection is never easy — and sometimes, it’s hard to see where exactly you’re going wrong. Here, we look at what you can do if you’re often turned down for credit, so you can see what YES feels like.

A healthy credit score has many benefits. Not only are you more likely to get the lowest interest rates for credit cards and loans, it can stand you in good stead for the future.

There’s a lot of advice out there on how to build credit. But with so much information about, it can be hard to find what’s useful for you in all the deluge. This guide looks at what to do if you’re new to credit, and what to do if you’ve managed credit poorly in the past.

With more of us using contactless technology and transacting online, the potential for someone else to spend in your name is higher than ever. That’s why we’ve put together this guide: to let you know what to do if you’re a victim of credit card fraud, and to help you take steps so it doesn’t happen again.

You might think: checking your credit report — why bother? The truth is, checking your credit report could be vital for keeping or getting your credit rating in good shape. But what should you be checking for? This guide clears that up.