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@qtcbcute wrote:
Hi everyone! I'm new here and after reading on the different boards about the FICO score given by Walmart, I decided to try and apply. I applied online and was instantly approved for an $800 CL. I wanted to know when I would get my FICO score? I only applied so that I would get the monthly FICO score and now I'm excited to know.
First you have to go online and request that feature, its free but I belive you have to have paperless billing
Oh good, it isn't just me. I had figured that it was some promotional thing that expired.
And just to clarify once again.. the score Walmart gives *IS* my actual real FICO score and not a FAKO score, correct? It says TransUnion, so I (and others) might be a little leery of what's what.
@Anonymous wrote:
And just to clarify once again.. the score Walmart gives *IS* my actual real FICO score and not a FAKO score, correct? It says TransUnion, so I (and others) might be a little leery of what's what.
Yes, this is a real FICO score. Transunion (08) version, and IMO, more useful than the one you can buy here.
@Anonymous wrote:Oh good, it isn't just me. I had figured that it was some promotional thing that expired.
And just to clarify once again.. the score Walmart gives *IS* my actual real FICO score and not a FAKO score, correct? It says TransUnion, so I (and others) might be a little leery of what's what.
It is TU08 (a newer version) which is one of several FICO scores available. The one you get here at MyFico is TU98, which no one really uses anymore. TU04 is the most widely used, but I don't think this score is available for purchase anywhere.
Just found this site today, and never realized this feature was available via my wmcc. Just wanted to say thanks!
@Crashem wrote:
Tu08 which Walmart provides isn't used much as again not accurate for what most lenders using tu fico use, including Walmart. But at least it might gain in use.
More useful than TU98 in my opinion in terms of market utilization of the scores; also, just because Walmart has enough customer data to rely on their own consumer model, doesn't mean they don't use the score at all for underwriting.
Just living in Cali though in my case unless I try really hard, inquiries just don't hit my TU report with any regularity to make me justify tracking the score specifically beyond the report data which I can get through CK for free. If I ever shopped there or if I move back to Texas then I'd probably consider it.