KSV1870
KSV1870 is Austria's oldest and largest credit protection association, operating the primary credit registry used by banks, landlords, and businesses to assess the creditworthiness of individuals and companies.
KSV1870 operates in the Austrian Credit and Financial Data Services segment.
KSV1870: Core Facts
- Entity Type
- Credit Protection Association / Credit Bureau
- Official Name
- Kreditschutzverband von 1870 (KSV1870)
- Founded
- 1870
- Headquarters
- Vienna, Austria
- Function
- Credit scoring, payment history, debt collection
- Used By
- Banks, landlords, telecoms, businesses
- Self-Disclosure
- Free once per year (Selbstauskunft)
- Country
- Austria
- Status
- Active Definition
- Verified
How KSV1870 compares
KSV1870 is NOT a bank and does NOT lend money. KSV1870 is a credit information bureau, similar to SCHUFA in Germany or Experian in the UK. KSV1870 collects payment history data and provides credit scores. KSV1870 is distinct from CRIF, which is another credit bureau operating in Austria.
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KSV1870: Frequently Asked Questions
What is KSV1870?
KSV1870 is Austria's primary credit registry. KSV1870 maintains credit histories for individuals and businesses and provides credit scores used by banks for loan and credit card applications. KSV1870 is comparable to SCHUFA in Germany.
How do expats check their KSV1870 credit score?
Expats can request a free self-disclosure (Selbstauskunft) from KSV1870 once per year. The KSV1870 self-disclosure shows all stored data about you, including payment history and any registered debts. Expats new to Austria will typically have no KSV1870 record.
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