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As more consumers take control of understanding their credit health, myFICO’s free FICO® Score program has provided millions with the tools and education to help them succeed
BOZEMAN, Mont., April 01, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In honor of National Financial Literacy Month, global analytics software leader FICO (NYSE: FICO) is encouraging consumers to take charge of their financial well-being by checking their FICO® Scores for free at myFICO.com/free. As more people recognize the importance of understanding their credit health, FICO has seen a nearly 70% increase in users accessing their FICO® Score 8 for free via myFICO over the past year.
As the creator of the credit score that is used by the 90% of top U.S. lenders, FICO continues to lead the way in making credit scores more accessible and understandable for consumers through its commitment to financial education through a variety of initiatives, including:
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myFICO.com: Consumers can visit myFICO.com/free to check and monitor their FICO® Score 8 for free. The site is regularly updated with credit education materials to help individuals understand their credit and financial standing.
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FICO® Score Open Access Program: Millions of consumers can access their FICO® Score directly through their bank’s online platform, mobile app, or statements.
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FICO® Score A Better Future™: FICO’s Score A Better Future program offers free nationwide credit education events. Participants learn about FICO® Score factors and receive personalized credit coaching from certified nonprofit counselors to support their financial goals.
"We recognize that FICO Scores play a key role in life’s big milestones, such as buying a car, getting an education or pursuing the dream of homeownership," said Geoff Smith, vice president and general manager of Consumer Scores at FICO. "We’re encouraged to see more consumers turning to myFICO to access their FICO Scores for free. Our goal is to provide the clarity and confidence people need."
The rise in myFICO users mirrors findings from a FICO study, which found that 74% of Americans believe their financial situation would improve with greater access to personal finance education and tools. The growing interest in resources like myFICO shows that consumers are actively seeking credit education.
"One of the biggest misconceptions about credit scores is that checking your own FICO Score will lower it," said Jenelle Dito, vice president of Consumer Empowerment and Partnerships at FICO. "Consumers can check their FICO Score as often as they like through myFICO.com or their bank without it impacting their score. This is an important step in staying informed of their financial health."