When does Chase report to credit bureaus?

Monitoring your credit is easier if you know exactly when lenders update your information, and Chase Bank is no exception.

The timing of Chase’s credit bureau reporting can influence how quickly your on-time payments or outstanding balances show up on your credit reports, which affects your business credit score.

When does Chase report to credit bureaus?

Chase generally reports account activity to the credit bureaus once a month, usually a few days after your statement closing date, or the day your billing cycle ends. This is different from your payment due date, which is the deadline to pay at least your minimum balance.

Since reporting happens after the statement closes, your reported balance may not reflect payments you make between the closing date and the due date.

It’s also worth noting that reporting can vary depending on the account type or product. Most Chase credit cards follow a monthly cycle, but Chase may report new accounts, late monthly payments, or account closures outside the regular schedule. Updates typically take a few days to appear on your credit reports once Chase submits them.

Business accounts

For business credit cards, Chase reports activity every month, typically after the statement closing date. These updates feed into the major business credit bureaus, which lenders and suppliers use to evaluate your company’s creditworthiness.

Routine business account activity, such as payments, balances, and credit limits, generally doesn’t appear on your personal credit reports. However, serious delinquencies or defaults may show up on your personal credit if you personally guaranteed the account.

Personal accounts

Like business cards, Chase reports personal credit activity monthly to the three major consumer credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. This includes payment history, balances, credit utilization, and account status. Positive activity, such as on-time payments and low utilization, can improve your score, while late payments or high balances may lower it.

In some cases, reporting happens outside the usual monthly cycle. New accounts often appear shortly after approval, and severe delinquencies may appear as soon as they occur.

What credit bureau does Chase use?

Chase reports business credit card activity to all three major business credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian, and Dun & Bradstreet (D&B). This helps ensure your credit history is complete, no matter which bureau a future lender checks.

The specific bureau that receives and updates your information first can vary depending on the product and Chase’s reporting schedule. That’s why business owners should monitor all three business credit reports regularly.

How to check which bureau was used

If you want to know which bureau Chase used for your application or account, there are four primary ways to do so:

• Order your business credit reports: You can request credit reports directly from Equifax, Experian, and D&B. Look for recent updates or inquiries tied to your Chase account.
• Use D-U-N-S and bureau tools: Dun & Bradstreet uses a D-U-N-S number to track your business. Make sure you’ve registered for one and that Chase account activity is linked correctly.
• Contact Chase directly: Call Chase business customer service at 1-800-242-7338. They can confirm which bureaus they report to for your specific business product.
• Monitor through Chase Credit Journey: While primarily a personal credit tool, Chase Credit Journey can give you insight into how Chase views your overall credit profile, complementing your business bureau checks

How often does Chase report to credit bureaus?

Credit reports with Chase typically update once a month, shortly after your statement closing date. This is when Chase sends your account information to the credit bureaus.

However, these updates don’t appear instantly. Once Chase reports the data, it can take a few days to a week for the changes to show up on your credit reports, depending on how quickly the bureaus process the information. That means a payment you made just before or after the closing date may not appear until the next reporting cycle.

How to monitor your credit updates

Unlike personal credit, there isn’t a single free annual portal for all three business bureaus, so you’ll need to check each one individually:

• Equifax: Business credit reports are available for purchase through eCredable, an approved Equifax reseller, with one-time reports starting at $49.95
• Experian: Experian offers four tiers of business credit reports, ranging from a one-time report for $49.95 to an all-encompassing yearly subscription for $1,495
• Dun & Bradstreet: Register for a free D-U-N-S number if you haven’t already. From there, you can choose from three D&B Credit Insights plans, ranging from $0 to $149 per month.

Does Chase report authorized users to credit bureaus?

Chase includes authorized users in their credit reporting. When you add an authorized user to a Chase credit card account, Chase sends their details to the same bureaus that receive the account information.

For business accounts, Chase ties employee credit cards to the main business account and reports them under the company’s credit profile rather than on individual employees’ personal credit reports.

Impact on the authorized user’s credit

The authorized user’s credit report shows the account's activities, such as payment history, credit utilization, and account status. This can help the user build or improve their credit score, but managing the account responsibly is crucial, as negative actions can also affect it.

What happens if you miss payments?

Negative activity impacts both you as the primary account holder and any authorized users. Missed payments, high balances, or defaults will appear on the authorized user’s report, potentially lowering their score.

With employee cards, Chase reports the activity at the business level, not on the employee’s personal credit. However, if the business account becomes delinquent and you personally guaranteed the card, Chase may report that negative information to your personal credit file.

Does Chase make a hard inquiry?

When you apply for a new Chase credit card or loan, Chase typically makes a hard inquiry. A hard inquiry, or hard pull, happens when a lender reviews your credit report to make a lending decision. Chase may also perform a hard inquiry if you request a credit limit increase.

Hard inquiries can cause a small, temporary dip in your credit score, usually just a few points. The impact generally lasts up to 12 months in most scoring models, though the inquiry will remain visible on your credit report for up to 2 years. Other lenders can see these inquiries, which may factor into their approval decisions.

For Chase pre-approval or pre-qualification offers, the company usually performs a soft inquiry, which allows them to check your creditworthiness without impacting your credit report. If you then apply with a formal application after a preapproved offer, Chase makes a hard inquiry.

Tips for optimizing your credit with Chase

Here are a few tips that help you make the most of your account activity and improve your business credit:

• Pay before your statement closing date: Chase typically reports balances right after the statement closes, so making an early payment can reduce your reported credit utilization, which is one of the biggest factors in your credit score
• Keep utilization low: Aim to use less than 30% of your available credit, and ideally below 10%, to show responsible usage
• Make every payment on time: Payment history is the single most important factor in both personal and business credit scores, so prioritize meeting your payment due dates
• Monitor your credit regularly: Regularly review your business credit reports to make sure they accurately reflect Chase’s updates
• Limit unnecessary hard inquiries: Only apply for new credit when you need it, and consider prequalification offers first to avoid hard pulls to your credit, if possible

Ramp Business Credit Card: A credit-friendly alternative for businesses

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Content on Ramp's blog may change, and opinions are those of the authors and not necessarily Ramp's. The information in this article is provided in good faith for general informational purposes, but does not constitute accounting, legal, or financial advice. Please contact an accountant, attorney, or financial advisor to obtain advice with respect to your business. Ramp is not liable for any losses or damages.