{"id":44733,"date":"2022-08-05T10:00:27","date_gmt":"2022-08-05T10:00:27","guid":{"rendered":" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/?p=44733"},"modified":"2022-08-05T11:47:06","modified_gmt":"2022-08-05T11:47:06","slug":"how-to-unfreeze-credit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/how-to-unfreeze-credit\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ninja Guide To How To Unfreeze Credit Better"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>A credit freeze is a free tool that can help protect you from identity theft by making it harder for people to access your credit file. Creditors can get access to your credit reports by lifting a credit freeze, either temporarily or permanently.\u00a0 Read to know more on how to unfreeze credit.<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #e71346;color:#e71346\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #e71346;color:#e71346\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/how-to-unfreeze-credit\/#How_do_I_unfreeze_my_credit_report\" >How do I unfreeze my credit report?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/how-to-unfreeze-credit\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_lift_a_credit_freeze\" >How long does it take to lift a credit freeze?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/how-to-unfreeze-credit\/#Ways_to_unfreeze_credit\" >Ways to unfreeze credit\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/how-to-unfreeze-credit\/#When_should_you_unfreeze_your_credit\" >When should you unfreeze your credit?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/how-to-unfreeze-credit\/#Pros_and_cons_of_freezing_your_credit_report\" >Pros and cons of freezing your credit report\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/how-to-unfreeze-credit\/#Do_you_have_to_pay_to_unfreeze\" >Do you have to pay to unfreeze?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/how-to-unfreeze-credit\/#When_is_a_PIN_necessary_to_unfreeze_your_credit\" >When is a PIN necessary to unfreeze your credit?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/how-to-unfreeze-credit\/#How_to_unfreeze_credit_without_a_PIN\" >How to unfreeze credit without a PIN\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/how-to-unfreeze-credit\/#Bottomline\" >Bottomline\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_unfreeze_my_credit_report\"><\/span>How do I unfreeze my credit report?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Temporarily lift\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A temporary lift might last from one to thirty days. This is the ideal option if you are applying for an auto loan, mortgage, or credit card, as it gives banks and lenders sufficient time to assess your credit. With a temporary freeze, credit bureaus will reapply a freeze to your credit report after the allotted time period has expired.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Permanently lift\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Permanent lifts with no end date are preferable when you anticipate that your credit report will be reviewed by several businesses, such as landlords and utility companies, when you relocate. Once you&#8217;ve settled into your new home, you should reinstate your credit freeze.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_lift_a_credit_freeze\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How long does it take to lift a credit freeze?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you submit the request online or over the phone, major credit bureaus must lift the freeze within one hour. The request can be submitted via mail, but it is more time-consuming that way. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">However, <strong>credit bureaus must lift the freeze within three business days of receiving notification<\/strong>. Also, submitting a request to lift a credit freeze on behalf of a minor can only be done through the mail.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ways_to_unfreeze_credit\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ways to unfreeze credit<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To unfreeze your credit, you must submit a request to each of the three major credit bureaus. Having your name, address, and social security number (SSN) readily available will be of help. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">TransUnion<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You may need to create a new TransUnion account with a username and password in order to unfreeze your TransUnion credit report online. A PIN is no longer required. You can lift a TransUnion credit freeze for one to thirty days, beginning on your chosen date. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You can lift the freeze for a specific time period or for particular creditors for whom you can create a temporary access code. This differs from Experian&#8217;s single-use code in that it allows multiple creditors to access your file during the time frame.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Experion<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To unfreeze your credit, Experian is the only credit bureau that requires a PIN. An Experian credit freeze lift can be for a set period of time; there is no time limit. However, the online form warns that once you&#8217;ve submitted it, you can&#8217;t change the date range for unfreezing your credit.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Experian also provides a one-time PIN that can help ensure your information is only seen by creditors you authorise, preventing it from being exposed unnecessarily. Experian provides you with the PIN, which you then provide to the entity checking your credit.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Equifax<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">By creating a &#8220;myEquifax&#8221; account, you can unfreeze your Equifax credit report online. A PIN is no longer required to place or remove an Equifax credit freeze online. Equifax allows you to temporarily unfreeze your credit for a specific creditor or for a specified period. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It ranges from one day to one year. You can also unfreeze your credit permanently, which is not recommended. If you choose to unfreeze or reinstate a freeze at Equifax by phone or mail, you will need a PIN.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-44754 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/credit-freeze-1024x792.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"495\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/credit-freeze-1024x792.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/credit-freeze-300x232.jpg 300w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/credit-freeze-768x594.jpg 768w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/credit-freeze-1536x1188.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/credit-freeze.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_you_unfreeze_your_credit\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">When should you unfreeze your credit?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Before applying for a new line of credit, you should unfreeze your credit. Especially if you are looking for a house, opening a store credit card, or applying for a car loan. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To determine whether you qualify, the lender will need to pull your credit report. If your credit report is still frozen, they will not have access to it, and you will most likely be unable to obtain the loan you require.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Temporary lift vs. permanent lift<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A temporary lift gives creditors or companies access to your credit reports for a set period of time. This is probably the better option because you can set it and forget it. When the temporary lift expires, the credit freeze is automatically reinstated, which can help keep you safe.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A permanent lift is a bit more expensive. Your previously frozen and secure credit reports are now at risk. With the option of a temporary lift available, permanent removal is not recommended if you are concerned about the security of your data.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_and_cons_of_freezing_your_credit_report\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pros and cons of freezing your credit report<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Freezing your credit reports might have both benefits and drawbacks that are important to consider. If you&#8217;re on the fence about freezing your credit, consider the following pros and cons.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\" data-tablestyle=\"MsoTableGrid\" data-tablelook=\"1696\" aria-rowcount=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"1\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 51.0303%;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pros<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 48%;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cons<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"2\">\n<td style=\"width: 51.0303%;\" data-celllook=\"0\">\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Protects your credit record against identity theft and fraud.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">There is no longer a cost associated with freezing or unfreezing credit. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">You may freeze and unfreeze credit easily and quickly online. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">A credit freeze will not negatively affect your credit score.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 48%;\" data-celllook=\"0\">\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">A credit freeze will not totally prevent access to your credit report. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Before you can apply for loans, you&#8217;ll need to unfreeze your credit.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_have_to_pay_to_unfreeze\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Do you have to pay to unfreeze?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It is free to freeze your credit, but you must contact all three credit bureaus to lock down each of your credit reports. Furthermore, the freeze will remain in place until you remove it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_a_PIN_necessary_to_unfreeze_your_credit\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">When is a PIN necessary to unfreeze your credit?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The requirement for a PIN to unfreeze your credit varies with each credit bureau. Equifax and TransUnion both let you to unfreeze your credit online without your PIN by entering your username and password. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Equifax may allow you to unfreeze your credit over the phone without using a PIN, whereas TransUnion requires a PIN. Experian is the only credit agency that requires a PIN to lift a credit freeze online, over the phone, or through the mail.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-refinance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/REFINANCE-BANNER.png\" alt=\"How to unfreeze credit\" width=\"744\" height=\"276\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_unfreeze_credit_without_a_PIN\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to unfreeze credit without a PIN<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you&#8217;ve misplaced your PIN, all three credit bureaus offer methods to help you lift your credit freeze.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Equifax<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Without a PIN, you can block and unfreeze your credit with an online myEquifax account. If you did not establish a PIN when you initially froze your credit, Equifax will not require one to lift the freeze. There are three ways to unfreeze your Equifax credit freeze without a PIN:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Via online:<\/strong> Sign in to your online myEquifax account with your username and password. After logging in, you can unfreeze your credit.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Via call:<\/strong> Contact an Equifax representative at (888) 298-0045. They will be allowed to unfreeze your credit when you successfully respond to a few simple identity-verification questions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Via mail:<\/strong> Complete and submit a freeze request form to Equifax. Include copies of identifying documents with your request to unfreeze your credit, such as a utility bill or driver&#8217;s license.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Experian <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Experian will provide you with a five- to ten-digit PIN, or you can generate one independently. When you want to lift your credit freeze, you must provide this PIN. Use Experian&#8217;s online PIN request form if you lose your PIN to get it reissued. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you give the proper identification verification information, you should obtain your PIN instantly. If you prefer to lift your freeze over the phone, or if you have any issues about lifting your freeze, please contact Experian at 888-397-3742. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">TransUnion<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">When placing a credit freeze, TransUnion needs the creation of a six-digit PIN. If you wish to lift the freeze via your TransUnion online account, however, you will not need your PIN; you can simply log in with your username and password.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you prefer to defrost your credit over the phone, you&#8217;ll need your PIN. To directly contact TransUnion, dial 888-909-8872. You can set up a new PIN by login into your TransUnion account if you&#8217;ve lost your old one.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottomline\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bottomline<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you know which credit bureau the company will use to check your credit, you can save time by lifting the freeze only at that bureau as opposed to all three. Even if your credit is frozen, you should still watch your credit reports for any unexpected activity. You should also be aware of the distinctions between a credit freeze, credit lock, and fraud alert in order to be better prepared if you ever need to freeze your credit or lift a credit freeze.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Here\u2019s more info on <\/em><a title=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/airport-parking\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/airport-parking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Link top-rated airport parking\"><em>top-rated airport parking<\/em><\/a><em>,\u00a0<\/em><a title=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/cities\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/cities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Link the best parking spots in your city\"><em>the best parking spots in your city<\/em><\/a><em>, the most affordable\u00a0<u><a title=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-insurance\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Link auto insurance\u00a0\">auto insurance\u00a0<\/a><\/u>for your car, easy\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-refinance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">auto refinance<\/a>, and\u00a0<\/em><a title=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/car-wash-near-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/car-wash-near-me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Link top-rated car washes near you\"><em>top-rated car washes near you<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A credit freeze is a free tool that can help protect you from identity theft by making it harder for people to access your credit file. Creditors can get access to your credit reports by lifting a credit freeze, either temporarily or permanently.\u00a0 Read to know more on how to unfreeze credit. 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