Want to improve your credit score? 5 key ways to give your score a leg-up
Remember Priyasha Saluja of Shark Tank fame who tried to impress the judges/ sharks by pointing out her high credit score? Not only her claim evoked laughter and appreciation, one of the judges Aman Gupta attributed his final offer to her high score i.e., 838.
Nevertheless, not all of us can boast of a high credit score such as that of Priyasha. And in case you are on the other side of the spectrum, fret not! There are a slew of ways to give your CIBIL score an upward push.
A good credit score can open several doors, even if you don’t plan to knock on the Shark Tank India’s door.
So, it is recommended that you do not leave any stone unturned and do everything in the rule book so that the results start appearing as the time rolls on.
“Building and improving your credit score typically takes at least six-nine months," says Rakshit Agarwal, Co-founder, Rupicard.
The credit score is a clear indication of your creditworthiness. “A good credit score can give you access to various financial products, such as credit cards, personal loans, home loans, and vehicle financing, at more favourable interest rates," says Sajish Pillai, Managing Director, Head of Assets and Strategic Alliances, Consumer Banking Group, DBS Bank India.
Pay bills and EMIs on time: It is imperative that you pay your credit card bills and loan EMIs well on time. A default in payment can impact your credit score severely.
“Making on-time payments is the most important factor in determining your credit score. Make sure to pay all your bills, including credit card bills, loan EMIs, utility bills, and any other recurring financial obligations, on time. Even a single late payment can hurt your credit score," adds Sajish.
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