CIBIL

15 guides

CIBIL is the credit bureau most Indian lenders check first, so errors here — a wrong account, a bad DPD, an incorrect settled status — tend to hit approvals hardest. These guides show how to read your CIBIL report, spot common mistakes, and dispute them through CIBIL's portal, direct lender emails, or escalation via CPGRAMS and the RBI Ombudsman.

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Wrong Email ID Reported in CIBIL Report | Credit Reveals

Found an incorrect email ID in your CIBIL report? Learn why it may appear, how to dispute it, and how to get the reported email information corrected.

Sayan Hazra8 min read
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Wrong Date of Birth on CIBIL Report: Fix It | Credit Reveals

Found an incorrect date of birth on your CIBIL report? Learn why it happens, why it matters more than it looks, and the exact steps to get it corrected.

Sayan Hazra8 min read
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CIBIL Mobile Number Update: Fix Wrong Number

Learn how to update a wrong or outdated mobile number in your CIBIL records, including the correction process and what to do if an unknown number appears.

Sayan Hazra7 min read
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Fake Loan Showing in CIBIL Report: Remove It

Found a fake or fraudulent loan on your CIBIL report? Confirm its genuinely fraud, get it removed the right way, and know when to file a cybercrime complaint or FIR.

Rajiv Naskar8 min read
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CIBIL Name Correction: Fix Wrong Name in CIBIL Report

Learn how to correct a wrong or misspelled name in your CIBIL report, including the dispute process, required documents, and lender correction.

Snehashis Parui8 min read
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Closed Loan Still Showing Active in CIBIL? How to Fix It

Closed your loan but it still shows as active in your CIBIL report? Learn why this happens, what to check, and how to get the account status corrected.

Sayan Hazra9 min read
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How to Check Your CIBIL Score Online for Free (2026 Guide)

Learn how to check your CIBIL Score online for free through the official CIBIL website and other popular platforms. See how often you can check it and whether checking affects your score.

Rajiv Naskar9 min read
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How to Remove Settled Status From Your CIBIL Report

Learn why a Settled status appears on your CIBIL report and how to get it corrected to Closed, whether you've already paid the full amount or still need to clear the balance.

Rajiv Naskar14 min read
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How to Remove Written-Off Status From Your CIBIL Report

Learn how to remove a Written-off status from your CIBIL report, whether you've already paid the dues or still need to clear them. Follow the steps to get the account corrected.

Rajiv Naskar17 min read
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How to Remove Unknown Loan Account from CIBIL Report

Found an unknown loan or credit card account on your CIBIL report? Learn how to dispute it, contact the lender, and escalate the issue if it isn't removed.

Rajiv Naskar13 min read
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CIBIL Report Issue? File an Online Complaint Without Login

Stuck fixing a CIBIL report issue? Learn how to file an online complaint without logging in, what details to provide, and how to follow up using your Service Request Number (SRN).

Rajiv Naskar11 min read
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How to Read Your CIBIL Report: A Section-by-Section Guide

Learn how to read your CIBIL report section by section. Understand DPD, payment history, credit facility status, enquiries and other details that can affect loan approval.

Rajiv Naskar12 min read