What happens to your credit score when you click apply

Learn how applying for credit affects your score | Click [here]( to view in your browser [ClearScore]( [ClearScore]( What happens when you apply for credit? [Find out more]( What happens when you apply for credit? [Find out more]( We noticed you’ve been browsing offers on ClearScore, but what happens to your credit score when you click apply? Lenders will complete a 'hard search' on your credit report which could cause a temporary dip in your score; this is nothing to worry about if your application is approved. As long as you pay the balance regularly and on time, lenders have more reason to trust that you're a reliable person to lend to. Over time you should actually see your score go up. [Get the full story]( Eligibility explained Our eligibility scoring is designed to give you more control and confidence when applying for new products, which helps protect and boost your credit score. [View your eligibility]( [iPhone]( Eligibility explained Our eligibility scoring is designed to give you more control and confidence when applying for new products, which helps protect and boost your credit score. [View your eligibility]( [iPhone]( Always make sure you can afford the repayments before taking out any form of credit. ClearScore is a credit broker, not a lender. We may earn a commission from providers if you take out a product with them, or if you visit their website. Your credit score may be negatively affected if you don’t pay your balance on time each month and stay within your limit. [Find out more]( [ClearScore] [Credit cards]( | [Loans]( | [Mortgages]( | [Car finance]( | [Energy]( [ClearScore Twitter]( [ClearScore Facebook]( [ClearScore LinkedIn]( [ClearScore You Tube]( [ClearScore]( ClearScore is a credit broker, not a lender © 2022 Clear Score Technology Ltd. Vox Studios, VG 203, 1-45 Durham Street, London, SE11 5JH Authorised and regulated by the FCA | Member of the CIFAS Programme | Official partners with Equifax [Help centre]( | [Forgot your password?]( | [Update preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy policy](