How do I do a Credit Check

I need to carry out investigation into the credit worthiness of potential future customers. I have always sought a bank reference but don't feel it tells much of the story about a persons credit background.

Is there anywhere I can pay for credit checking (web or telephone), do I need to persons authorisation, any ideas on costs and how soon I can get the results.

Thanks

Duncan

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Duncan
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PaulC

I know how to use a search engine - to find countless possibilities but hoped the spirit of mutual support in this group would get me the best one to use.

Duncan

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Duncan

How was I supposed to know that, from your original message ? I answered part of the question - I didn't have answers to the other parts, the agencies will be able to authoritatively answer those questions.

Daytona

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Daytona

Trade or retail customers?

Bank and trade references are worthless anyway - nobody will give you a known bad one to check out, and most trade people keep a few suppliers who they pay on time, for this purpose.

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John Smith

Those seeking reassignment of lease to buy a business

Duncan

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Duncan

Hmmm... a standard credit check is perhaps all you can do (legally)

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John Smith

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