*Inquiry or Inquiries are the number of individual request(s) for information, which may include but is not limited to credit information, by a unique external customer(s) on a Dun & Bradstreet D‑U‑N‑S® Number in a rolling one-year (365-day) time period.

Why did I get a letter from Dun and Bradstreet?

A business credit notification about your company is likely due to a change in your scores and ratings. It’s not unusual for Dun & Bradstreet to reach out to companies when their business credit scores or ratings have changed.

How did Dun and Bradstreet get my information?

Dun & Bradstreet uses data taken from public records as well as information reported directly from vendors and collection agencies. D&B scores companies in five ways, including the PAYDEX® score, which is performance-based.

What is a DUNS credit file?

The D-U-N-S Number is a unique identifier for your business, and it’s available for free from Dun & Bradstreet. This will be the number some lenders and potential business partners use to check your business’s credit profile, so you want to have it available before applying for a loan.

How do you fix Dun and Bradstreet information?

Call the D&B customer service department at 800-234-3867 if you need to correct some information on your D&B credit report. Follow the instructions to discuss your own report.

How much does it cost to register with Dun and Bradstreet?

or call 1-866-705-5711 to register or search for a DUNS number. Registering for a DUNS number is free of charge, so if you encounter any organizations or websites soliciting a fee or charge to acquire a DUNS number it is likely a scam or fraudulent.

Are D&B reports accurate?

Yahoo Finance describes D&B as follows: “The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation provides commercial data, analytics, and insight on businesses or content worldwide. While this description would suggest that D&B has exceptionally accurate information, I can assure you it’s not 100 percent accurate.

What does inquiries on Dun and Bradstreet mean?

*Inquiry or Inquiries are the number of individual request (s) for information, which may include but is not limited to credit information, by a unique external customer (s) on a Dun & Bradstreet D‑U‑N‑S® Number in a rolling one-year (365-day) time period.

What can Dun and Bradstreet tell you about your business?

Companies working with you for the first time will not have a prior relationship on which to base your credibility, and Dun & Bradstreet’s records can help them decide whether or not to do business with you. Business credit scores and ratings can also help lenders determine how much credit to extend to your company.

When did Dun and Bradstreet create the DUNS number?

The DUNS Number consists of a 9-digit number and was created by D&B in 1963. This numbering system is used to identify all types of business organizations, including government contractors. Your DUNS number isn’t issued by a government agency; it is assigned to your business by Dun & Bradstreet.

Can a customer make more than one inquiry on a D & B number?

More than one inquiry can be made by each unique customer, which would indicate that some customers have inquired on such D‑U‑N‑S Number multiple times and may be monitoring the associated business. “Customer” is defined as a person or business requesting Dun & Bradstreet information on another D‑U‑N‑S Number.