What algorithm does Credit Karma use?

VantageScore 3.0
On Credit Karma you’ll see scores and reports from TransUnion and Equifax, both using the VantageScore 3.0 scoring model. VantageScore was created in collaboration with all three credit bureaus, and VantageScore 3.0 is relied on by lenders across a variety of industries.

Is Credit Karma a reliable source?

Here’s the short answer: The credit scores and reports you see on Credit Karma come directly from TransUnion and Equifax, two of the three major consumer credit bureaus. The credit scores and reports you see on Credit Karma should accurately reflect your credit information as reported by those bureaus.

Is there something better than Credit Karma?

Credit Sesame offers a few more options to help you improve your credit score. While Credit Karma focuses on financial offers — credit cards and lenders — Credit Sesame also refers you to services that can help with delinquencies or late payments on your report.

What consumer products or services does Credit Karma offer?

Products and services Credit Karma also provides tax filing, loans, credit card, identity theft protection, and credit tools, such as a Credit Score Simulator which simulates the effect of potential financial actions on a user’s credit score; and tailored financial recommendations based on each user’s credit profile.

How accurate is Credit Wise?

Is CreditWise accurate? Yes, Capital One CreditWise is accurate. Because many people are more familiar with the FICO model of credit scoring than the VantageScore 3.0 model, they might be confused at first. But all information on CreditWise is accurate from a VantageScore perspective.

What’s the difference between Credit Karma and Experian?

Credit Karma is different from Experian. While Experian compiles your credit report and determines your credit score, Credit Karma simply shows you credit scores and report information from Equifax and TransUnion.

Does Credit Karma sell your information?

Credit Karma is always free. Credit Karma won’t ask you for your credit card number during the registration process or at any other time. We don’t ever sell your information. We do get paid through our partners if you get a product through one of our recommendations.

How does credit wise compare to FICO?

What is the difference between the CreditWise score and a FICO® score? FICO® is a different credit score model than the one we use for CreditWise, which is the TransUnion VantageScore 3.0 credit score.

What is credit karma good for?

Credit Karma helps on both counts. It keeps you up to date on that all-important credit score, but it also informs you of potential credit breaches and provides tools that help you find and secure the best credit card, loan, vehicle, and auto insurance deals.

Is Credit Karma or Experian better?

Experian vs. Credit Karma: Which is more accurate for your credit scores? You may be surprised to know that the simple answer is that both are accurate. Read on to find out what’s different between the two companies, how they get your credit scores, and why you have more than one credit score to begin with.