What does Equifax do?

Equifax Inc. is a prominent American multinational consumer credit reporting agency based in Atlanta, Georgia. Established in 1898, the company has grown to become one of the three largest credit bureaus in the United States. Equifax operates in 24 countries and employs approximately 14,000 to 15,000 people globally. In 2022, the company reported annual revenues exceeding $5.1 billion. Equifax provides a wide range of information solutions, analytics, and technology services. Its offerings include consumer and business credit reports, credit scoring, fraud detection, identity management, and automated decisioning technology. The company also specializes in workforce solutions, providing automated verification of income and employment, as well as credit monitoring services for individual consumers. Equifax serves various sectors, including financial institutions, retail businesses, government agencies, and individual consumers, helping them make informed decisions through its extensive data and analytics capabilities.