Friday, 15 August 2025

Credit Score Guide #38: How to Check Your CIBIL Score for Free (Legally)

 


Want to See Your Credit Score? Here's How to Check It Online Without Paying

Your CIBIL score is used by lenders before giving you any loan or credit card. Thankfully, checking it is free and doesn’t affect your score.


๐Ÿงพ Best Ways to Check CIBIL Score for Free

1. CIBIL Website (One Free Check Per Year)

  • Visit cibil.com
  • Click on “Get your free CIBIL score”
  • Enter PAN, DOB, mobile number
  • Get report via email

2. Free Apps That Show CIBIL Anytime

  • OneScore (Best UI, no ads)
  • Paytm
  • Bajaj Finserv App
  • CreditMantri
  • Banking apps like HDFC, ICICI, SBI YONO

These apps show live updates without harming your score.


๐Ÿ“Œ What You See in Report:

  • CIBIL score (300–900)
  • Your credit history (loans/cards)
  • Delays, defaults
  • Hard enquiries
  • Score trends over time

๐Ÿง  Pro Tips:

  • Don’t check CIBIL score via “Apply for Loan” portals — they might run hard enquiries
  • Prefer personal finance apps over loan-selling apps
  • Recheck monthly if you're repairing your credit

Conclusion

Checking your score regularly = financial awareness. Make it a monthly habit to avoid surprises when you actually need credit.


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