Experian Boost™

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Net Recommendation Score +100

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Highlights
Community Rating	Rating not yet determined
Monthly Fee	$0

Experian Boost™ Review

Experian Boost™ Pros & Cons

Pros	Cons
Offers access to the data of multiple credit bureaus. Experian's credit report. TransUnion's credit report. Equifax's credit report. FICO Score available. Helps with disputing errors on your credit report. Free credit monitoring. Will help you put a freeze on your credit report. Access to all three national credit bureau reports. Provides identity protection.	No free trial available. Does not allow you to check your updated credit report anytime you want.

Experian Boost™ FAQ

What is Experian Boost™?

Experian is based in Costa Mesa, CA and was founded in 1980. Credit monitoring is the process of reviewing your credit reports for accuracy and changes that may be caused by fraudulent activity. You can monitor your credit by yourself or by using a credit monitoring service, such as Experian Boost™.

How much is Experian Boost™?

No, Experian Boost™ doesn't charge a monthly fee.

Does Experian offer free credit monitoring services?

Yes, Experian Boost™ offers free credit monitoring services.

Does Experian Boost™ offer a free trial?

No, Experian Boost™ does not offer a free trial. However, that's not a problem because it already provides free credit monitoring services.

How accurate is Experian Boost™?

Experian Boost™ is as accurate as the information on your credit bureau reports. Only you can tell if the information is incorrect or incomplete.

Experian Boost™ offers access to all three credit reports, which is a huge benefit if you want to ensure all the information used by creditors is accurate.

Your credit reports can differ significantly depending on which credit bureau's data you use. So, it is a good practice to check all three credit reports.

Experian Boost™ offers access to the credit reports mentioned below.

Credit Bureau Reporting

Experian Equifax TransUnion

Credit scores also vary depending on the model used, such as Vantage or FICO 8. Experian Boost™ gives you access to your FICO score, which is the model most widely used by lenders.

How often does Experian Boost™ update?

Experian Boost™ allows you to check an updated version of your credit report monthly.

What features does Experian Boost™ offer?

There are many credit monitoring services, free and premium, to choose from. So, you can get picky when it comes to credit monitoring features. Here is a summary of the features Experian Boost™ offers.

Experian Boost™ Features
Description
Credit Bureau Reporting	Experian Equifax TransUnion
Credit Monitoring Features	Mobile App Credit Change Alerts Credit Analysis Calculator Dispute Help Account Freeze Help Historical Score Tracking Free Credit Monitoring Triple Bureau Credit Monitoring Online Credit Education FICO Score Available
Credit Report Frequency	Monthly
Identity Protection	Identity Theft Monitoring Identity Restoration Support

Does Experian Boost™ offer identity protection?

Experian Boost™ offers the following identity protection service.

Identity Protection
Supported Options	Unsupported Options
Identity Theft Monitoring Identity Restoration Support	Identity Theft Insurance

Does Experian Boost™ help with fixing credit report errors?

Yes, Experian Boost™ helps dispute incorrect or incomplete items on their credit reports.

Does Experian Boost™ help you put a credit freeze on your credit report?

Yes, Experian Boost™ Will help you put a freeze on your credit report with all three credit bureaus.

How to contact Experian Boost™?

The easiest way to contact Experian Boost™ is visit their website and go to their help and support page. You can typically find a link on the footer of their homepage. If you're interested in opening an account, click here.

How to cancel Experian Boost™?

To cancel your Experian Boost™ account, log in as you usually do. Go to your profile or account page and request a membership cancellation.

How can I join Experian Boost™?

Visit the Experian Boost™ website.
Fill in the enrollment form. You will typically need to provide general financial information, such as your name, Social Security Number, and address.
Check the information is accurate and submit your application.

Experian Boost™ Disclosure: Results may vary. Some may not see improved scores or approval odds. Not all lenders use Experian credit files, and not all lenders use scores impacted by Experian Boost. *Credit score calculated based on FICO® Score 8 model. Your lender or insurer may use a different FICO® Score than FICO® Score 8, or another type of credit score altogether. Average users who received a boost improved their FICO® Score 8 based on Experian Data by 12 points. Some may not see improved scores or approval odds. Not all lenders use credit information impacted by Experian BoostTM.

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Message From Experian Boost™

Only Experian can raise your FICO® Score* instantly. Get credit for bills like your phone, utilities and popular streaming services—free, with Experian Boost™. Access your free Experian credit report & FICO® Score. Includes Experian credit monitoring and alerts. Unlike credit repair companies, Experian Boost is completely free and can increase your credit scores fast. Credit repair may cost you thousands of dollars and only help fix inaccuracies, which you can do yourself for free. Piggybacking services that add you to a stranger's account are risky and considered deceptive by lenders. Raise your credit scores securely with Experian Boost.