Why have I received an enquiry alert?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) requires us to notify individuals/consumers whenever a lender requests their credit history and CIBIL Score.
Important Keywords
ECN (Enquiry Control Number)
A unique 9–10-digit number generated when the lender checks your CIBIL Score.
Enquiry Purpose
The type of credit requested like home loan or personal loan.
Enquiry Date & Time
When the lender requested your credit history and CIBIL Score or MFI Score.
How can I check the details of the enquiry alert?
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Individuals
If you have applied for a loan or credit card.
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What to do if the enquiry does not belong to you?
Principal Nodal Officer (PNO)
Lenders appoint a principal nodal officer (PNO) expected to oversee the overall complaints management process of the bank. You can access this detail here.
Initiate a Dispute
You can initiate a dispute with CIBIL and we will verify the details in our records. Click here
Contact Us
Alternatively, if you are sure that the enquiry does not belong to you, click here to write to us.
As per the Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act 2005, no correction, deletion, or addition to any information in the database can be made by CIBIL without confirmation from the concerned lender.
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