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What are Credit Score Ranges?

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Last Updated: September 24, 2025

Key Takeaways

  1. Each credit scoring model may calculate your credit scores differently, based on information from your credit report.
  2. Credit scores are typically categorized into credit ranges.
  3. A score in the “fair” or “poor” range may make it difficult to access credit, while a score in the “excellent” range may help you access many credit options.

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