How do I unfreeze my credit?
You can unfreeze your credit by contacting each
credit bureau via an online account, by phone, or by mail.
A credit freeze protects your personal information and credit report by making it inaccessible to others – but how do you unfreeze your credit when you need it most?
The good news is a credit freeze isn’t permanent, and you can unfreeze your credit just as easily as you froze it initially. Quickly unfreezing your credit will come in handy when you want to open a new credit card, finance a car, or apply for a mortgage.
Here’s how to unfreeze credit at all three major credit bureaus and what documents to keep nearby while you begin unfreezing credit.