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Does a PO Box show up on a credit report?

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Emma Miller

Updated on January 24, 2026

Your creditors may report any address where you have received mail from them. Therefore, your credit report could list work addresses or P.O. boxes. They may also report any address associated with an account that has your name on it.

Can you do a credit check on an address?

No – credit checks are done on people, not addresses. Your address is simply used alongside other information to help confirm your identity. You can be linked to other people on your credit report if you share finances with them, such as a joint mortgage.

How does an address appear on credit report?

The address information on your credit report comes from your current creditors. Generally, the only way the bureaus know there has been a change is when a creditor tells them. As long as your address in current with all of your creditors, your current address should be the one that is listed on your credit reports.

Can someone living at my address affect my credit rating?

When can the issue of who you live with affect your credit score? Generally speaking, who you live with will not affect your credit score, unless you are financially linked to them.

Can I use a PO box as my permanent address?

Can I Use a PO Box as a Legal Address? In short, no. You only get a number when you rent a PO box. However, acquiring a UPS street address and mailbox will allow you to use it as your legal address.

Does furlough affect credit rating?

Will furlough affect my credit score? Being furloughed won’t directly affect your credit score – especially if your employer is topping up the remaining 20%. However, if it impacts your affordability score on a mortgage application, it could mean you get rejected for the amount you planned to apply for.

How long does it take for electoral roll to show on credit report?

Once you’ve registered to vote, your electoral details should automatically appear on your credit report within 30 days.

Why is there a weird address on my credit report?

If an address where you never lived appears on your credit report or if your credit report shows that you resided at an address longer than you actually did, it could be a sign of credit card fraud or identity theft. Review the rest of your credit report thoroughly for accounts that aren’t yours.

Can I remove an address from my credit report?

You may also request that the address be removed from your credit report by disputing it with Experian. You can dispute by mail, telephone, or via the Internet. As long as the address is not associated with any of your accounts, Experian can remove it at your request.

What to do if your address is on your Experian credit report?

It’s also important to check your address history has been recorded correctly. If your Experian Credit Report includes any incorrect addresses, get in touch to ask us to remove them. Where do companies find my address? Lenders and other companies may check your address with the:

What happens if you only have a PO Box No Address?

You can put both your street address and the PO box address on your apps, then specify that your card and any mail be send to the PO addy. The lack of a “good” street address may mean you have to call in for verifications and will never get instant approvals, but otherwise I’ve found it’s harmless.

What does it mean when mail shows up on your credit report?

If you’ve received mail at more than one address, there’s a great possibility those addresses will appear on your credit report. Of course, if there’s an address where you never lived appearing on your credit report, you can dispute it. It doesn’t hurt your credit score, but it could be a sign of identity theft.

How do I get access to my credit report?

Your customer is the one who purchases their report for $14.95 for 30 days of access to view and share their report. After your identity is verified, you will complete a short credit check request form. All you’ll need to know is your customer’s name and email address. Then click the button to submit the form and we’ll take care of the rest.