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Open Banking for lending decisions UK: how we use it and how we don't

Open Banking can speed up a lending decision in the UK by minutes. Here is what we look at when you connect it, what we do not, and how to disconnect when you are done.

Responsible lending

If you've ever filled in a Credicorp application, you'll have noticed an option to connect your business bank account via Open Banking. It is entirely optional — you can still apply without it — but a lot of customers say it is the part that turned a paperwork chore into a five-minute job.

What Open Banking actually does

When you connect, your bank lets us read your business account's transaction history — in read-only mode, for a fixed period. We never see your password and that account-information connection cannot move money, set up payments or change anything on the account. We see what an accountant would see if you handed them last quarter's statements: dates, amounts, descriptions, the running balance.

What we look at

  • Recent turnover and seasonality — not a credit score from years ago.
  • Whether essential outgoings — rent, payroll, key suppliers — are being paid on time.
  • Whether the account is active and matches the company you have applied as.

What we don't do with it

  • We do not sell or share the data with marketers. Ever.
  • We do not look at non-business spending you'd rather we didn't see. The connection is to the business account, not a personal account.
  • We do not keep the connection open longer than we need to. If ongoing access is still needed, we ask you to reconfirm consent in each 90-day period. Revoke it from your bank app whenever you like.

Our Our Technology page has the full technical picture, and our Privacy Policy covers how we handle the data. If you would rather submit statements as PDFs instead, you can — the application still works.

Common questions about Open Banking and business loans

Is Open Banking mandatory to apply for a Credicorp loan?

No. Open Banking is optional. You can still submit PDF bank statements instead. Open Banking simply speeds up the process for most customers by removing the need to download, name, and upload statements manually.

Does connecting Open Banking give Credicorp ongoing access to my account?

We request read-only access for the duration of the application assessment. If we need ongoing access (e.g. for a revolving facility review), we ask you to reconfirm consent in each 90-day period in line with Open Banking regulations. You can revoke access at any time via your bank app.

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Credit Corp Group is now active

Credicorp is joining Credit Corp Group

Credit Corp Group is now active as our group company. For now, keep using Credicorp exactly as you do today — nothing about your agreement, your account or how to reach us changes. The move happens in phases, with clear notice.

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