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Equifax UK to power Nationwide in-app credit score feature

The free feature will give Nationwide members access to their credit score directly through the building society's digital banking app.

Equifax UK to power Nationwide in-app credit score feature
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Equifax UK has been selected by Nationwide Building Society to power a new credit score feature for more than six million app users.

The free feature will give Nationwide members access to their credit score directly through the building society’s digital banking app.

Equifax’s consumer credit score services will be integrated into Nationwide’s digital banking platform, providing users with a digital view of their credit score.

Members will be able to track changes to their score and access information about the factors affecting it.

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The feature will also provide educational information covering areas including hard and soft credit searches and overall credit health.

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David Bernard, CEO at Equifax UK&I, said: “Nationwide Building Society is a true champion of credit education and this integration marks a significant leap forward in helping their six million app users better understand their financial health.

“By powering their app with these credit score insights, Equifax gives one of the UK’s largest banking providers another tool to deliver a more personalised experience and deeper financial insights to help more customers live their financial best.”

Suresh Viswanathan, group chief operating officer at Nationwide, said: “Supporting our members in feeling more financially confident is an important part of what we do at Nationwide.

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“We’re pleased to be working with Equifax, whose credit insight capabilities offer clear explanations of the factors that can impact a credit score, which can help our customers improve their financial wellbeing and make more informed decisions about their money.”

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