Invoice reference
This reference appears on your invoice for the report, image, or document you buy. This is useful if, for example, you track the report purchasing of different branches of the same company. You must already have invoice referencing set up.
This reference appears on your invoice for the report, image, or document you buy. This is useful if, for example, you track the report purchasing of different branches of the same company. You must already have invoice referencing set up.
Consent to search all directors?
If checked, information filed at the Directors’ Service Addresses on the Companies House public register may be used in the calculation of the Commercial Delphi score for the limited company. If you clear the box then the Commercial Delphi score is based exclusively on information about the company.
If checked, information filed at the Directors’ Service Addresses on the Companies House public register may be used in the calculation of the Commercial Delphi score for the limited company. If you clear the box then the Commercial Delphi score is based exclusively on information about the company.
Department Code (populated)
If you were given a department code in addition to a branch number when you opened your Experian Internet account, enter it here. If a department code was not assigned enter two zero's (default option).
If you were given a department code in addition to a branch number when you opened your Experian Internet account, enter it here. If a department code was not assigned enter two zero's (default option).
Contact subject company?
We may need to contact the company you want a written report on to get the most up to date information possible. If you want us to contact the subject company directly, tick the check box.
We may need to contact the company you want a written report on to get the most up to date information possible. If you want us to contact the subject company directly, tick the check box.
Branch number
If you were given a branch number when you opened your Experian Internet account, enter it here. If a branch number was not assigned, enter four zero's (default option).
If you were given a branch number when you opened your Experian Internet account, enter it here. If a branch number was not assigned, enter four zero's (default option).
Department code
If you were assigned a department code in addition to a branch number when you opened your Experian Internet account, enter it here.
If you were assigned a department code in addition to a branch number when you opened your Experian Internet account, enter it here.
Consent to search all directors
If checked and the company is independent and has three or less directors then information about the directors is used to reach the application decision. If you clear the box then information about directors is not collected or used.
If checked and the company is independent and has three or less directors then information about the directors is used to reach the application decision. If you clear the box then information about directors is not collected or used.
Invoice reference (optional)
This reference appears on your invoice for the report, image, or document you buy. This is useful if, for example, you track the report purchasing of different branches of the same company. You must already have invoice referencing set up.
This reference appears on your invoice for the report, image, or document you buy. This is useful if, for example, you track the report purchasing of different branches of the same company. You must already have invoice referencing set up.
Monitoring reference
The monitoring reference can be used as a search criteria to view messages on a specific company. Enter a unique reference.
The monitoring reference can be used as a search criteria to view messages on a specific company. Enter a unique reference.
Messages loaded (from)
Select the day and month then enter the year for the date you want to see messages from.
Select the day and month then enter the year for the date you want to see messages from.
Messages loaded (to)
Select the day and month then enter the year for the date you want to see messages to.
Select the day and month then enter the year for the date you want to see messages to.
Registration number
Enter the company registration number.
Enter the company registration number.
Messages first seen
This enables you to view messages that were seen on a specific date. Select the day and month then enter the year.
This enables you to view messages that were seen on a specific date. Select the day and month then enter the year.
Branch/Retailer code
Enter the code you use to link this application to the branch or retail outlet entering it on behalf of the company making the application.
Enter the code you use to link this application to the branch or retail outlet entering it on behalf of the company making the application.
Time at address (all)
Time at address is used to determine whether a previous address is necessary. If you don't know the time at address, enter a zero (0) then enter the word NONE in the house number box.
Time at address is used to determine whether a previous address is necessary. If you don't know the time at address, enter a zero (0) then enter the word NONE in the house number box.
Decision/Reason
Select a decision to restrict your search to applications with that criteria. You can optionally enter a 4 character reason code, eg SA03. Click here for a description of each Reason Code.
Select a decision to restrict your search to applications with that criteria. You can optionally enter a 4 character reason code, eg SA03. Click here for a description of each Reason Code.
Current exposure
For existing customers you can enter their current financial exposure. This may be combined with the Amount/Exposure of the current application to determine their total exposure, which may affect the application decision.
For existing customers you can enter their current financial exposure. This may be combined with the Amount/Exposure of the current application to determine their total exposure, which may affect the application decision.
Source of application
The application's source may affect the decision. For example, if the application source is the Internet and the application decision is Accept it will automatically become "Accept--Pending Paperwork".
The application's source may affect the decision. For example, if the application source is the Internet and the application decision is Accept it will automatically become "Accept--Pending Paperwork".
Do you want to force a decision?
Some types of limited companies and non-limited businesses may not fit into the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code scheme. You can use this field to force a decision in those cases. If you force a decision you can optionally enter information the underwriters may find useful when considering the forced decision.
Some types of limited companies and non-limited businesses may not fit into the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code scheme. You can use this field to force a decision in those cases. If you force a decision you can optionally enter information the underwriters may find useful when considering the forced decision.
Reason codes
Reason codes help explain why a decision is reached. The second letter of the code (either D, R, or A) signals whether the decision has been Declined, Referred, or Accepted. Click here for a description of each Reason Code.
Reason codes help explain why a decision is reached. The second letter of the code (either D, R, or A) signals whether the decision has been Declined, Referred, or Accepted. Click here for a description of each Reason Code.
Creditors due in more than 1 year
Enter the total amount owed by creditors that is due in more than 1 year. Provide this if the application is for a non-limited business, for a limited company that has filed modified accounts, or if the applicant can provide more recent accounts than those filed at Companies House.
Enter the total amount owed by creditors that is due in more than 1 year. Provide this if the application is for a non-limited business, for a limited company that has filed modified accounts, or if the applicant can provide more recent accounts than those filed at Companies House.
Creditors due in less than 1 year
Need text.
Provide this if the application is for a non-limited business, for a limited company that has filed modified accounts, or if the applicant can provide more recent accounts than those filed at Companies House.
Need text.
Provide this if the application is for a non-limited business, for a limited company that has filed modified accounts, or if the applicant can provide more recent accounts than those filed at Companies House.
Current assets
Need text.
Provide this if the application is for a non-limited business, for a limited company that has filed modified accounts, or if the applicant can provide more recent accounts than those filed at Companies House.
Need text.
Provide this if the application is for a non-limited business, for a limited company that has filed modified accounts, or if the applicant can provide more recent accounts than those filed at Companies House.
Account number
Enter your Experian e-series business account number.
Enter your Experian e-series business account number.
Force decision?
If the company making the application is of a type not covered by SIC codes (that identifies the business type) you can force a decision, in effect overriding the application processing. You can optionally enter additional information in the 3 boxes below to help underwriters understand why you forced a decision.
If the company making the application is of a type not covered by SIC codes (that identifies the business type) you can force a decision, in effect overriding the application processing. You can optionally enter additional information in the 3 boxes below to help underwriters understand why you forced a decision.
Current scheme
Select one of the monitoring schemes. All the information we hold about a company is split into groups. These are referred to as event groups. Schemes enable you to monitor changes to the data in particular event groups.
Select one of the monitoring schemes. All the information we hold about a company is split into groups. These are referred to as event groups. Schemes enable you to monitor changes to the data in particular event groups.
Amount/Exposure
Huh?
Huh?
Cost of goods
What is this for? Why does it matter?
What is this for? Why does it matter?
Your reference
If you use your own reference to identify the company making the application, enter it here.
If you use your own reference to identify the company making the application, enter it here.
Monitoring reference (Subject)
The monitoring reference can be used as a search criteria to view specific subjects. Enter a unique reference.
The monitoring reference can be used as a search criteria to view specific subjects. Enter a unique reference.
Existing customer
If the applicant is an existing customer select Yes. This enables the payment history and Current exposure fields.
If the applicant is an existing customer select Yes. This enables the payment history and Current exposure fields.
Director is a guarantor
Check the box if at least one director has agreed to act as a guarantor. Additional input pages are shown as you enter the application so you can add the directors' details to the decision criteria.
Check the box if at least one director has agreed to act as a guarantor. Additional input pages are shown as you enter the application so you can add the directors' details to the decision criteria.
Fixed assets
Need text.
Provide this if the application is for a non-limited business, for a limited company that has filed modified accounts, or if the applicant can provide more recent accounts than those filed at Companies House.
Need text.
Provide this if the application is for a non-limited business, for a limited company that has filed modified accounts, or if the applicant can provide more recent accounts than those filed at Companies House.
Capital employed
need text.
Provide this if the application is for a non-limited business, for a limited company that has filed modified accounts, or if the applicant can provide more recent accounts than those filed at Companies House.
need text.
Provide this if the application is for a non-limited business, for a limited company that has filed modified accounts, or if the applicant can provide more recent accounts than those filed at Companies House.
Proprietor search consent (non-ltd)
If this box is checked, the Proprietor Details input pages are shown. The details of up to 3 proprietors can be entered. The credit rating and risk assessment is based on the details you enter about the proprietor(s) and business so it is important to provide us with as much information as possible.
If this box is checked, the Proprietor Details input pages are shown. The details of up to 3 proprietors can be entered. The credit rating and risk assessment is based on the details you enter about the proprietor(s) and business so it is important to provide us with as much information as possible.
Possible Duplicates
Commercial Autoscore recognises applications that share key details and brings them to your attention in this section. Each of the duplicates has a unique reference. The prefix to the reference indicates the connection between the applications:
Commercial Autoscore recognises applications that share key details and brings them to your attention in this section. Each of the duplicates has a unique reference. The prefix to the reference indicates the connection between the applications:
| J K L M N Q |
Limited Company Registered Number House Number/name and postcode (consumer search only) Matched Non-limited Business Surname, Initial and Date of Birth (consumer search only) Organisation name (government organisations only) Same Director (limited companies only) |
Director's consent granted
This states whether the company has given consent to use director's information in the calculation of the Commercial Delphi Score. To change the consent setting: Remove the company from your portfolio, then re-enter with the updated details.
This states whether the company has given consent to use director's information in the calculation of the Commercial Delphi Score. To change the consent setting: Remove the company from your portfolio, then re-enter with the updated details.
Number of certificates required
Each person that requires access to the e-series product will need a security certificate. Enter the number of certificates you need. We will explain how to install your certificate(s) after we open your account.
Each person that requires access to the e-series product will need a security certificate. Enter the number of certificates you need. We will explain how to install your certificate(s) after we open your account.
Working capital
need text.
Provide this if the application is for a non-limited business, for a limited company that has filed modified accounts, or if the applicant can provide more recent accounts than those filed at Companies House.
need text.
Provide this if the application is for a non-limited business, for a limited company that has filed modified accounts, or if the applicant can provide more recent accounts than those filed at Companies House.
Total net assets
NEED TEXT. Provide this if the application is for a non-limited business, for a limited company that has filed modified accounts, or if the applicant can provide more recent accounts than those filed at Companies House.
NEED TEXT. Provide this if the application is for a non-limited business, for a limited company that has filed modified accounts, or if the applicant can provide more recent accounts than those filed at Companies House.
Issued capital
NEED TEXT.
Provide this if the application is for a non-limited business, for a limited company that has filed modified accounts, or if the applicant can provide more recent accounts than those filed at Companies House.
NEED TEXT.
Provide this if the application is for a non-limited business, for a limited company that has filed modified accounts, or if the applicant can provide more recent accounts than those filed at Companies House.
Reserves
Need text.
Provide this if the application is for a non-limited business, for a limited company that has filed modified accounts, or if the applicant can provide more recent accounts than those filed at Companies House.
Need text.
Provide this if the application is for a non-limited business, for a limited company that has filed modified accounts, or if the applicant can provide more recent accounts than those filed at Companies House.
Shareholders' funds
need text. Provide this if the application is for a non-limited business, for a limited company that has filed modified accounts, or if the applicant can provide more recent accounts than those filed at Companies House.
need text. Provide this if the application is for a non-limited business, for a limited company that has filed modified accounts, or if the applicant can provide more recent accounts than those filed at Companies House.
Total Turnover
need text.
Provide this if the application is for a non-limited business, for a limited company that has filed modified accounts, or if the applicant can provide more recent accounts than those filed at Companies House.
need text.
Provide this if the application is for a non-limited business, for a limited company that has filed modified accounts, or if the applicant can provide more recent accounts than those filed at Companies House.
Net profit
need text.
Provide this if the application is for a non-limited business, for a limited company that has filed modified accounts, or if the applicant can provide more recent accounts than those filed at Companies House.
need text.
Provide this if the application is for a non-limited business, for a limited company that has filed modified accounts, or if the applicant can provide more recent accounts than those filed at Companies House.
Address details--Address Type
Select either UK, BFPO (British Forces Posted Overseas) or Overseas, then enter the address details. Only UK addresses are checked for accuracy, so if you enter a BFPO or overseas address be sure it is correct.
Select either UK, BFPO (British Forces Posted Overseas) or Overseas, then enter the address details. Only UK addresses are checked for accuracy, so if you enter a BFPO or overseas address be sure it is correct.
Pay by Direct Debit
Click on the link to open a window containing an Adobe PDF version of the Direct Debit form. Print the form, complete it, and post it to: Customer Services, Experian, Riverleen House, Electric Avenue, Nottingham NG80 1RH, United Kingdom.
Click on the link to open a window containing an Adobe PDF version of the Direct Debit form. Print the form, complete it, and post it to: Customer Services, Experian, Riverleen House, Electric Avenue, Nottingham NG80 1RH, United Kingdom.
Reveal your identity to subject company?
If we contact the company directly to get the most up to date information possible for the written report, we may be asked who requested the report. If you do not mind naming your organisation, tick the check box.
If we contact the company directly to get the most up to date information possible for the written report, we may be asked who requested the report. If you do not mind naming your organisation, tick the check box.
Department password
The password is only required by Commercial Autoscore users that have been allocated passwords. Not all Commercial Autoscore customers are required to enter a password. A password is not required to access other e-series business options.
The password is only required by Commercial Autoscore users that have been allocated passwords. Not all Commercial Autoscore customers are required to enter a password. A password is not required to access other e-series business options.
Proprietor search consent
If this box is checked, the Proprietor Details input pages are shown. The details of up to 3 proprietors can be entered. The decision is based on the details you enter about the proprietor(s) and business so it is important to provide us with an much information as possible.
If this box is checked, the Proprietor Details input pages are shown. The details of up to 3 proprietors can be entered. The decision is based on the details you enter about the proprietor(s) and business so it is important to provide us with an much information as possible.
Gross profit
For what period? Per year? From biz report? Estimated?
Provide this if the application is for a non-limited business, for a limited company that has filed modified accounts, or if the applicant can provide more recent accounts than those filed at Companies House.
For what period? Per year? From biz report? Estimated?
Provide this if the application is for a non-limited business, for a limited company that has filed modified accounts, or if the applicant can provide more recent accounts than those filed at Companies House.
e-mail address
We use your e-mail address as your user ID for our Online Customer Service. Please enter it using only lower case letters.
We use your e-mail address as your user ID for our Online Customer Service. Please enter it using only lower case letters.
Voters roll access
Only those accounts used solely to facilitate the granting of credit or the prevention of money laundering will have access to the full electoral roll. All other accounts will have access to the edited electoral roll.
Only those accounts used solely to facilitate the granting of credit or the prevention of money laundering will have access to the full electoral roll. All other accounts will have access to the edited electoral roll.
Standard Report
The Standard report for this country is delivered within 10 working days. The cost of any international report is available through Customer Services.
The Standard report for this country is delivered within 10 working days. The cost of any international report is available through Customer Services.
24 hour Report
The 24 hour report is only available for US companies. The cost of any international report is available through Customer Services.
The 24 hour report is only available for US companies. The cost of any international report is available through Customer Services.
Super Express Report
The Super Express report for this country is delivered within 4 working days. The cost of any international report is available through Customer Services.
The Super Express report for this country is delivered within 4 working days. The cost of any international report is available through Customer Services.
Express Report
The Express report for this country is delivered within 7 working days. The cost of any international report is available through Customer Services.
The Express report for this country is delivered within 7 working days. The cost of any international report is available through Customer Services.
Standard Report
The Standard report for this country is delivered within 12 working days. The cost of any international report is available through Customer Services.
The Standard report for this country is delivered within 12 working days. The cost of any international report is available through Customer Services.
Super Express Report
The Super Express Report for this country is delivered within 2 working days. The cost of any international report is available through Customer Services.
The Super Express Report for this country is delivered within 2 working days. The cost of any international report is available through Customer Services.
Express Report
The Express report for this country is delivered within 5 working days. The cost of any international report is available through Customer Services.
The Express report for this country is delivered within 5 working days. The cost of any international report is available through Customer Services.
OLCS ID and password
We automatically register you as an OLCS user when you open an Internet account. We use the e-mail address you provided as your OLCS ID and set the password as you requested on that form. Click here if you have forgotten your password.
We automatically register you as an OLCS user when you open an Internet account. We use the e-mail address you provided as your OLCS ID and set the password as you requested on that form. Click here if you have forgotten your password.
Register as an OLCS user
Every e-series business user must register with OLCS to administer their account details. As an OLCS account holder you have access to a range of Customer Service facilities including Frequently Asked Questions, Ask Our Experts and Live Chat.
To register, open the My Account page and click Register
Every e-series business user must register with OLCS to administer their account details. As an OLCS account holder you have access to a range of Customer Service facilities including Frequently Asked Questions, Ask Our Experts and Live Chat.
To register, open the My Account page and click Register
Do you want a sortable list?
You have the option of selecting the list of applications in standard or sortable format. If you select Yes you will be able to sort the items in the list by clicking on the column headings.
Note: The download time of the application may be affected if you select the sortable format.
You have the option of selecting the list of applications in standard or sortable format. If you select Yes you will be able to sort the items in the list by clicking on the column headings.
Note: The download time of the application may be affected if you select the sortable format.
Customer Search Notification
Before proceeding with an individual identity check you should have advised them as follows:
"We will now do a search to verify your identity. This involves checking the details you supply against those held on any databases Experian - the credit reference agency - has access to. This includes information from the Electoral Register and fraud prevention agencies. A record of this search will be kept that may be used to help other companies to verify your identity. We may also pass information to financial and other organizations involved in fraud prevention to protect ourselves and our customers from theft and fraud. If you give us false or inaccurate information and we suspect fraud, we will record this and share this information with other organizations."
Before proceeding with an individual identity check you should have advised them as follows:
"We will now do a search to verify your identity. This involves checking the details you supply against those held on any databases Experian - the credit reference agency - has access to. This includes information from the Electoral Register and fraud prevention agencies. A record of this search will be kept that may be used to help other companies to verify your identity. We may also pass information to financial and other organizations involved in fraud prevention to protect ourselves and our customers from theft and fraud. If you give us false or inaccurate information and we suspect fraud, we will record this and share this information with other organizations."
Company Registered/Business Reference Number
This is either a limited company's registered number or a non-limited business's unincorporated number (prefixed by the letters UI).
This is either a limited company's registered number or a non-limited business's unincorporated number (prefixed by the letters UI).
Business Name
This can include the trading name/style of a limited company.
This can include the trading name/style of a limited company.
Business Postcode
For best search results you should input a full postcode.
For best search results you should input a full postcode.
Business Telephone Number
For the best search results you should use telephone number in conjunction with another search criteria, e.g., 'Business Name'.
For the best search results you should use telephone number in conjunction with another search criteria, e.g., 'Business Name'.
Postcode validation
The address entered will appear for your own records on the Business Owners report, we provide Postcode validation to help you to make sure that it is accurate.
To use Postcode validation, just enter a Postcode and click the validate button.
If the Postcode can be found we will return the street, town and district details that correspond to the Postcode entered.
If the Postcode cannot be found this message - "The Postcode entered could not be found" appears.
If you have already entered an address it may be altered by Postcode validation.
The address entered will appear for your own records on the Business Owners report, we provide Postcode validation to help you to make sure that it is accurate.
To use Postcode validation, just enter a Postcode and click the validate button.
If the Postcode can be found we will return the street, town and district details that correspond to the Postcode entered.
If the Postcode cannot be found this message - "The Postcode entered could not be found" appears.
If you have already entered an address it may be altered by Postcode validation.
Authentication
If you wish to order the Gold Business Owners Report, which includes authentication, you will need to include the date of birth for each proprietor entered.
If you wish to order the Gold Business Owners Report, which includes authentication, you will need to include the date of birth for each proprietor entered.
-Before you perform an Authenticate Plus search you should obtain the customer's consent using the following wording:
"We will now attempt to verify your identity (or the identity of the individual on whose behalf you are acting). This process involves checking the details you supply against those held on a number of specific databases Experian - the credit reference agency - has access to, for example information from the Electoral Register and fraud prevention agencies. Scoring methods will be used in the verification process as this gives a more thorough check of the available data. A record of this process will be kept that may be used to help other companies to verify your identity. We may also pass information to organisations involved in fraud prevention to protect ourselves and our customers from theft and fraud. If you supply false or inaccurate information and we suspect fraud, we will record this and share this information with other organisations. Is this OK?"
"We will now attempt to verify your identity (or the identity of the individual on whose behalf you are acting). This process involves checking the details you supply against those held on a number of specific databases Experian - the credit reference agency - has access to, for example information from the Electoral Register and fraud prevention agencies. Scoring methods will be used in the verification process as this gives a more thorough check of the available data. A record of this process will be kept that may be used to help other companies to verify your identity. We may also pass information to organisations involved in fraud prevention to protect ourselves and our customers from theft and fraud. If you supply false or inaccurate information and we suspect fraud, we will record this and share this information with other organisations. Is this OK?"
Proprietor search consent
If this box is checked, the Proprietor Details input pages are shown. The details of up to 3 proprietors can be entered. The credit rating and risk assessment is based on the details you enter about the proprietor(s) and business so it is important to provide us with as much information as possible.
If this box is checked, the Proprietor Details input pages are shown. The details of up to 3 proprietors can be entered. The credit rating and risk assessment is based on the details you enter about the proprietor(s) and business so it is important to provide us with as much information as possible.
Proprietor search consent (non-ltd)
To maximise the predictive outcome of any business search, it is recommended that ownership information is included.
Provided both boxes are checked, the credit rating and risk assessment will be based on the business and proprietor details displayed below.
Without confirmation of current ownership and consent to search, a Bronze or Silver report can be taken without proprietor details being included in the credit assessment. Please note both boxes should be unchecked.
To maximise the predictive outcome of any business search, it is recommended that ownership information is included.
Provided both boxes are checked, the credit rating and risk assessment will be based on the business and proprietor details displayed below.
Without confirmation of current ownership and consent to search, a Bronze or Silver report can be taken without proprietor details being included in the credit assessment. Please note both boxes should be unchecked.
Registered / Business number
Enter the company registered number or business number which is an Experian specific unincorporated number.
The Experian specific unincorporated number is the unique reference number that Experian holds for all non-limited businesses. On a few occasions the limited company registered number and the unincorporated number can be the same number, therefore Experian pre-fixes the unincorporated number with UI (previously UC) to differentiate it from a registered company number.
A full registered / business number should be either 8 or 10 digits in length dependent upon whether it is a registered number or an unincorporated number which is a number prefixed with UI.
Enter the company registered number or business number which is an Experian specific unincorporated number.
The Experian specific unincorporated number is the unique reference number that Experian holds for all non-limited businesses. On a few occasions the limited company registered number and the unincorporated number can be the same number, therefore Experian pre-fixes the unincorporated number with UI (previously UC) to differentiate it from a registered company number.
A full registered / business number should be either 8 or 10 digits in length dependent upon whether it is a registered number or an unincorporated number which is a number prefixed with UI.
'Possibly Related' refers to either a Bankruptcy or County Court Judgment which can be matched with a lower degree of confidence to the monitored business.
From 1st October 2009, all directors will have a service address and a usual residential address. The service address for each directorship will be publicly available. The residential address will only be made available to public authorities and credit reference agencies that have been licensed by Companies House.
On 1st October, a director’s current residential address filed at Companies House will automatically become the service address, and in conjunction with this change Experian have made changes to ensure that the service address is reflected within products.
If searching for a business address, then enter the postcode without a house name or number. If searching for the address of a director or proprietor, then enter a house name/number along with the postcode. Note that this will match against directors’ address details entered during application input which may be different to those registered on the Companies House public register.