What are the credit cards that use Equifax? (2024)

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You won’t be able to find a list of credit cards that use Equifax only because credit card companies: 1) don’t disclose which credit bureaus they pull from; 2) could pull from multiple bureaus for a single application; and 3) don’t always pull from the same bureau for a particular credit card offer. There’s some anecdotal evidence suggesting that a handful of issuers often pull Equifax reports when reviewing credit card applications, including Chase, Citi and Discover. But it’s hard to tell for sure, and you should take these suggestions with a grain of salt.

Here are some of the best credit cards that may use Equifax only:

  • Chase Sapphire Reserve: $450 annual fee (excellent credit)
    50,000 bonus points for spending $4,000 in the first 3 months. 3 points per $1 spent on travel and dining, 1 on everything else. $300 annual travel credit.
  • Citi Double Cash: $0 annual fee (good credit)
    2% cash back on all purchases, 1% after buying and 1% after paying. 18-month 0% balance transfer offer. Requires good credit.
  • Discover it: $0 annual fee (good credit)
    5% cash back on the first $1,500 spent in quarterly bonus categories, 1% on everything else. First year’s cash back matched on account anniversary. Requires good credit.
  • HSBC Premier World Mastercard: $95 annual fee, waived the first year (excellent credit)
    35,000 bonus points for spending $3,000 in the first 3 months. 2 points per $1 on travel, 1 on everything else.
  • Wells Fargo Cash Wise Visa: $0 annual fee (good credit)
    $200 cash back for spending $1,000 in the first 3 months. 1.5% cash back on all purchases, and 1.8% on mobile wallet purchases. $600 worth of cell phone insurance when you pay your bill with your card.

As you can see, there are some attractive cards out there that may use your Equifax credit report during the approval process. But they won’t do it in all cases. You shouldn’t have to worry too much, though, because if one of your credit reports is good, the others probably are as well. If one is significantly lower than the others, you may want to check for errors.

This answer was first published on 05/28/18. For the most current information about a financial product, you should always check and confirm accuracy with the offering financial institution. Editorial and user-generated content is not provided, reviewed or endorsed by any company.

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Citi Double Cash used Experian for me!

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Olivver McKee, Home Health Aide

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WalletHub is correct; most report to all. With that being said, your best bet would be to go to the Equifax website and let them match you with their top promotors. They will have a card for every level of credit worthiness. Just remember; if given the option, always choose secured over prepaid as most prepaid cards do not report and most if not all secured cards will. Hope this helps.

This answer was first published on 03/03/17. For the most current information about a financial product, you should always check and confirm accuracy with the offering financial institution. Editorial and user-generated content is not provided, reviewed or endorsed by any company.

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Chase credit cards use your Equifax credit score.

This answer was first published on 12/04/20. For the most current information about a financial product, you should always check and confirm accuracy with the offering financial institution. Editorial and user-generated content is not provided, reviewed or endorsed by any company.

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They pulled my Transunion report

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Chase uses Experian in essentially every pull. They may use others as well, but for 90%+ of their cards, they’re using Experian at least partially if not mainly.

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Chase sometimes uses Equifax, sometimes Experian......

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You always have to consider that the score you're seeing through one bureau may not be the same model (calculation method), so even if it looks higher, it's probably the same thing.

This answer was first published on 05/14/18. For the most current information about a financial product, you should always check and confirm accuracy with the offering financial institution. Editorial and user-generated content is not provided, reviewed or endorsed by any company.

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What are the credit cards that use Equifax? (2024)

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What are the credit cards that use Equifax? ›

Although ranges vary depending on the credit scoring model, generally credit scores from 580 to 669 are considered fair; 670 to 739 are considered good; 740 to 799 are considered very good; and 800 and up are considered excellent.

What is good credit with Equifax? ›

Although ranges vary depending on the credit scoring model, generally credit scores from 580 to 669 are considered fair; 670 to 739 are considered good; 740 to 799 are considered very good; and 800 and up are considered excellent.

What credit score app uses Equifax? ›

Clearscore* – free access to your monthly Equifax Credit Report. What you get: Clearscore* provides free Equifax credit scores and reports, updated once a month, and also has an eligibility checker.

Does Discover card pull Equifax? ›

Discover primarily uses Equifax and Experian to assess credit applications. However, it may also consider information from Transunion, depending on the specific circ*mstances of the applicant and Discover's policies. Discover credit cardholders can access free credit score information pulled from Transunion.

Do most lenders use Equifax? ›

When you are applying for a mortgage to buy a home, lenders will typically look at all of your credit history reports from the three major credit bureaus – Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion.

What companies use Equifax? ›

Here are some of the best credit cards that may use Equifax only:
  • Chase Sapphire Reserve: $450 annual fee (excellent credit) ...
  • Citi Double Cash: $0 annual fee (good credit) ...
  • Discover it: $0 annual fee (good credit) ...
  • HSBC Premier World Mastercard: $95 annual fee, waived the first year (excellent credit)
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Which is more accurate FICO or Equifax? ›

Simply put, there is no “more accurate” score when it comes down to receiving your score from the major credit bureaus.

Does Apple use Equifax? ›

If you have an Apple Card account, this information is reported by Goldman Sachs Bank to each of the three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion1 — on at least a monthly basis. Your Apple Card will appear as a separate trade line on your credit report labeled APPLE CARD - GS BANK USA or GS BANK USA.

Who has the most accurate credit score? ›

The primary credit scoring models are FICO® and VantageScore®, and both are equally accurate. Although both are accurate, most lenders are looking at your FICO score when you apply for a loan.

Does Citi use Equifax? ›

Where did Citi get my FICO® Score from? We partner with FICO and Equifax, one of the major credit reporting agencies, to provide you with your FICO® Score. How often is my FICO® Score updated? FICO® Scores are updated monthly on your Citi account.

What bureau does Capital One pull? ›

Capital One appears to pull from any of the three major credit bureaus: Experian, Equifax and TransUnion. Though all evidence is limited to anecdotal data, Capital One does seem to rely on specific bureaus in some states, though this is not a guarantee.

What credit bureau does Wells Fargo use? ›

Wells Fargo uses all three major credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. Either one or more credit bureaus may be used when evaluating a Wells Fargo credit card application. Cardholder reports suggest the state you live in may factor into which credit bureau Wells Fargo uses when it pulls your credit report.

What credit score is needed to buy a $300K house? ›

What credit score is needed to buy a $300K house? The required credit score to buy a $300K house typically ranges from 580 to 720 or higher, depending on the type of loan. For an FHA loan, the minimum credit score is usually around 580.

What is a good score on Equifax? ›

580-669: Fair. 670-739: Good. 740-799: Very good. 800-850: Excellent.

What is the average credit score in the United States? ›

What is the average credit score? The average FICO credit score in the US is 717, according to the latest FICO data. The average VantageScore is 701 as of January 2024. Credit scores, which are like a grade for your borrowing history, fall in the range of 300 to 850.

How rare is a 700 credit score? ›

Credit score distribution: How rare is an exceptional 800 to 850 score?
FICO® Score rangePercent within range
650-69912%
700-74917%
750-79924%
800-85023%
4 more rows
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Is 650 a good credit score? ›

As someone with a 650 credit score, you are firmly in the “fair” territory of credit. You can usually qualify for financial products like a mortgage or car loan, but you will likely pay higher interest rates than someone with a better credit score. The "good" credit range starts at 690.

What's the average American credit score? ›

What is the average credit score? The average FICO credit score in the US is 717, according to the latest FICO data. The average VantageScore is 701 as of January 2024. Credit scores, which are like a grade for your borrowing history, fall in the range of 300 to 850.

Is 600 a good credit score? ›

According to a report from Experian®, the average FICO credit score in America was 714 in 2022. So 600 falls below that national average. On the VantageScore range, the company says 600 scores are considered poor.

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