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.

Felipe Lopez @feliellopez

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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.

Godwin Iloka @godwin_iloka

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They pulled my Transunion report

Brandon @bbarnes2413

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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.

Robert B @robertb_1164

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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? ›

PenFed Credit Union is the only loan company that uses only your Equifax credit data. In most cases, you won't be able to determine beforehand which credit bureaus your lender will use. In some cases, lenders will pull your credit report from two or even all three major credit bureaus.

What lenders use Equifax only? ›

PenFed Credit Union is the only loan company that uses only your Equifax credit data. In most cases, you won't be able to determine beforehand which credit bureaus your lender will use. In some cases, lenders will pull your credit report from two or even all three major credit bureaus.

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 are the big three Equifax? ›

There are three major credit bureaus in the U.S. — Equifax®, TransUnion® and Experian™ — all of which are used for a variety of different reasons, such as providing a credit report.

Which lenders use Experian only? ›

Although there isn't a bank that exclusively uses Experian, some banks that typically use Experian data more commonly include American Express, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo.

What cards run 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)

Which bank is Equifax associated with? ›

ECIS is a joint venture between Equifax Inc and seven Indian financial institutions namely, Bank of Baroda, State Bank of India, Kotak Mahindra Prime Ltd, Bank of India, Sundaram Finance Limited, Union Bank of India and Religare Finvest Limited.

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.

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 is an excellent credit score for Capital One? ›

Exceptional (800-850): Borrowers in the exceptional credit score range are the most likely to qualify for credit and get good interest rates, according to Experian®, a major credit bureau. Very good (740-799): FICO says borrowers in this category also tend to have higher-than-average credit scores.

What is the minimum score to have a good FICO credit score? ›

What is a good credit score?
Credit Score RangesRating
580-669Fair
670-739Good
740-799Very Good
800+Exceptional
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Which credit bureau does Chase use? ›

Which credit bureau the bank uses the most often depends on which state you live in. Based on anecdotal information, Chase generally uses credit data from Experian. However, Chase may opt to review your Equifax or TransUnion credit reports instead depending on which state you live in.

Which score is usually higher TransUnion or Equifax? ›

Neither your TransUnion or Equifax score is more or less accurate than the other. They're just calculated from slightly differing sources. Your Equifax credit score is likely lower due to reporting differences. Nonetheless, a “fair” score from TransUnion is typically “fair” across the board.

What credit score do you need to get a $30,000 loan? ›

Requirements to receive a personal loan

This allows them to look at your history from the past seven years and see whether you've typically made payments on time. For a $30,000 loan, you'll typically need a credit score above 600 just to qualify or above 700 to get a competitive rate.

Which FICO do most lenders use? ›

While most lenders use the FICO Score 8, mortgage lenders use the following scores:
  • Experian: FICO Score 2, or Fair Isaac Risk Model v2.
  • Equifax: FICO Score 5, or Equifax Beacon 5.
  • TransUnion: FICO Score 4, or TransUnion FICO Risk Score 04.
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What credit bureau does Discover use? ›

Credit bureau used by Discover

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.

Do lenders look at FICO or Equifax? ›

Equifax credit scores are not used by lenders and creditors to assess consumers' creditworthiness. FICO scores are general purpose credit scores developed by the Fair Isaac Corporation, which are used by lenders and creditors to help assess consumers' creditworthiness.

Which credit bureau is used by most lenders? ›

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. In most cases, mortgage lenders will look at your FICO score.

What credit bureau does LendingTree use? ›

Equifax will communicate your zip code and the purpose of the loan you are interested in to LendingTree. Equifax does not receive or use any other information you provide about your request. LendingTree will share your information with their nationwide network of providers. How does Equifax get compensated?

What version of FICO does Equifax use? ›

Did you know you have more than one FICO Score?
ExperianEquifax
Versions used in credit card decisioning
FICO® Bankcard Score 9 FICO® Bankcard Score 8 FICO® Score 3 FICO® Bankcard Score 2FICO® Bankcard Score 9 FICO® Bankcard Score 8 FICO® Bankcard Score 5
Versions used in mortgage lending
FICO® Score 2FICO® Score 5
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