ClearScore launches in New Zealand

ClearScore, a UK consumer finance group, has launched in New Zealand, offering consumers a website and app to check their credit scores and reports for free. The company aims to expand its services and provide additional financial partners in New Zealand. They also plan to introduce ClearScore Protect, a free personal data protection service.

Facts

  • ClearScore has launched in New Zealand, providing consumers with a website and app to check their credit scores and reports for free.
  • ClearScore, founded in 2015 and headquartered in the UK, serves 19 million users worldwide.
  • The company expanded to South Africa in 2017, Australia in 2020, and Canada in 2022.
  • ClearScore partnered with Illion, a leading credit bureau in Australasia, to provide enhanced credit data to Australian users.
  • The partnership with Illion is now extended to cover New Zealand, inviting Illion’s Credit Simple users to join ClearScore.
  • ClearScore plans to add new financial partners in New Zealand and expand its services in the coming months.
  • ClearScore will introduce ClearScore Protect, a free personal data protection service to safeguard against identity fraud and protect personal information.
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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