Finance & Banking

Credit score

ˈkredɪt skɔːr

noun

What does Credit score mean?

A number (300-850) showing how reliable a borrower you are.

Example sentence

"A credit score above 740 gets the best rates."

American usage tip

Check it free on Credit Karma; pay bills on time to build it.

Related Finance & Banking words

The annual wage form employers send for taxes.

Salary paid electronically into your account.

The maximum you can borrow on a card.

Earning full ownership of employer contributions over time.

Tax ID for those not eligible for an SSN.

A credit check that slightly lowers your score.

Money returned when you overpaid taxes.

Spending more than your account holds.

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