A guide to your credit rating
The categories below provide guidance on how to assess your credit rating:
Excellent
- I have a credit card with a credit limit of at least £5000
- I have had a credit card(s) for at least 5 years
- I have never missed more than 2 payments on a credit card or loan
- I have credit card balances of less than £10,000
- I don't have any previous credit defaults (CCJs, current arrears)
Needs Strengthening
- I have had little credit in the past, for example: I have an overdraft but no credit cards
- I have had credit problems in the past, OR
- I have no credit history, for example:
- I have never used credit in the past
- I am a student
- I am new to the country
Please note that credit is available subject to status and conditions.