Building and checking your credit with an ITIN

Best Ways To Check Your Credit with Your ITIN

ITINs can be assigned to qualifying nonresidents, resident aliens, their spouses, and their dependents. In fact, immigrants new to the U.S. may need to acquire an ITIN for tax reporting purposes. Unlike a Social Security Number which is issued by the Social Security Administration (SSA), an ITIN is issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

The three main credit bureaus allow you to check your credit score with your ITIN. Each bureau has different information needed to check your score. Remember, that you’re entitled to one free credit report each year with a SSN or an ITIN.