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What is Experian Boost?
Previously, regular payments like your monthly Council Tax bill had no influence on your Experian Credit Score. Boost changes that.
By sharing payments like this, and showing how you manage your money, you could boost your credit score by up to 66 points. It's the only way to instantly raise your free credit score anywhere in the UK.
What makes Boost different?
Previously, payments like your monthly Council Tax bill didn't influence your credit score. Now, Boost makes them count.
It rewards you for certain day-to-day payments
It makes that everyday effort of budgeting and counting pennies, actually count
It makes things fairer by using your Boost-worthy transactions to increase your credit score
Connecting to Boost won't make your score go down
How does Experian Boost work?
By sharing how you manage your money, you can get an instant increase to your credit score. Simply sign up for a free account and:
Connect your current account in a few quick and easy steps
We'll scan your account for an up to date picture of how you manage your money
Sit back and get ready for lift off – we'll see if we can give you a boost.
What type of payments are Boost-Worthy?
- Payments into investments and savings, such as ISA and monthly saver accounts
- Council Tax payments
- Digital subscriptions like Netflix, Spotify or Amazon Prime
Experian Boost is safe
Your information is protected, and we don't store your bank login details.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average credit score?
The average Experian Credit Score is 810. But if you score below this, don't worry. You may still qualify for plenty of deals.
Plus we've got lots of tips on how to improve your credit score.
How often should I check my score?
It's a good idea to regularly check your score, especially if you're planning on applying for credit in the future.
Check your score as often as you like, it won't harm it!
Can I instantly boost my score?
Once you've got your free Experian Credit Score, see if you can instantly improve it using Experian Boost.
Normally, payments for things like council tax, savings accounts, and subscriptions (such as Spotify and Netflix) don't count towards your score. With Experian Boost, they do.
Not all credit scores will increase with Boost – but using it will never make your score go down. Find out more about Boost.
Can Experian help me find deals?
Absolutely! We work with the UK's leading lenders to give you deals you won't find anywhere else. What's more, we can help match you to offers based on your credit score – so you can apply with confidence. We do all the legwork so you don't have to.