TransUnion

TransUnion (full name Trans Union LLC) is a consumer credit reporting agency, considered one of the 'big three' agencies in the United States. Like their main competitors, Experian and Equifax, they now market their credit reports directly to consumers, in addition to their core business of providing the reports to potential creditors.

TransUnion was created in 1968 by Union Car Company as their holding company. Its credit business began with the purchase of Credit Bureau of Cook County (CBCC) in 1969. Today it operates 250 offices across the U.S. and in 24 countries worldwide. It is based in Chicago, Illinois.

TransUnion was a subsidiary of The Marmon Group until January 2005. It is now an independent, privately held company.


TransUnion is a global leader in credit and information management. For more than 30 years, we have worked with businesses and consumers to gather, analyze and deliver the critical information needed to build strong economies throughout the world. The result? Businesses can better manage risk and customer relationships. And consumers can better understand and manage credit so they can achieve their financial goals. Our dedicated associates support more than 50,000 customers on six continents and more than 500 million consumers worldwide.