Read this tip to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Credit Scores and other Credit Report topics.

What are the credit score ranges?

Credit Score Ranges

Credit score ranges can be a little confusing. Depending on who is calculating it, what method they are using, and what range they operate in (like 300 to 850 or 350 to 800), your score might vary a little bit. If you want an idea of the basic credit report scores ranges, here they are:

300-499: Bad
500-580: Poor
581-619: Fair
620-679: Decent
680-699: Good
700 or Higher: Very Good

Now these numbers are not set in stone, but they will give you a basic idea of the ranges and what is considered a good credit score. When you request your information from all of the major credit reporting bureaus you will see what your credit report scores are across the board. These agencies use the same method of calculating the scores, but the range they use might be slightly different.

Once you see what your situation is you can come up with a strategy on how to raise your credit score if needed.

Comments

Nobody has commented on this tip yet. Be the first.

Ask a Question

Not finding the advice and tips you need on this Credit Report Tip Site? Request a Tip Now!

Guru Spotlight

Sheri Ann Richerson

Ever wonder how you could make your life better and more fun? So have tens of millions of fans who have turned to LifeTips for answers over the past decade. We keep the tips, advice, books, podcasts and writing services flowing, so you can keep your life and business growing in the right direction. Upward!