Does credit monitoring affect my credit score?

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Lisa Cahill, Credit Cards Moderator

@lisacahill 05/11/20

No. Credit monitoring does not affect your credit score. When you monitor your credit or check your score, it is viewed as a soft inquiry, which has no effect on your credit. It's important to monitor your credit regularly so you can dispute any items that are fraudulent or incorrect. You can take advantage of free credit monitoring through your WalletHub account.

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