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May 7, 2026
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Our AI-assisted verification reports your power, water, gas, and cell phone payments to TransUnion — adding up to 8 positive tradelines, including up to 24 months of past payments, faster and more accurately than ever.
Explainer video coming soon — we’ll walk you through enrollment, Plaid connection, and how your tradelines get reported to TransUnion.
Every month you pay essential bills on time. Utility Reporting makes sure that history finally counts.
Report all four utility types as positive tradelines on your TransUnion credit report.
Multiple addresses or providers mean more tradelines — up to 8 total when past reporting is included.
We can report up to 24 months of past payments from previous addresses and providers.
Enrollment doesn’t require a credit check. Your score won’t be impacted just for signing up.
Moved recently? We can report utilities from your previous addresses too, not just your current one.
Stay active with monthly reporting so your tradeline keeps growing with each on-time payment.
Connect your bank securely through Plaid. Your credentials are never seen or stored by us.
Perfect for renters, homeowners, and first-time credit builders who want positive tradelines without loans or cards.
Choose current reporting, past history, or combine both for maximum credit-building impact.
Report your current power, water, gas & cell phone payments every month going forward.
Add up to 24 months of verified past utility payments from previous addresses and providers.
+ $59.00 one-time for past history
The strongest credit-building combination — active monthly reporting plus up to 24 months of verified history.
Already have Rent Reporting? Utility Reporting is included at no additional charge when Rent Reporting is purchased.
Understand how tradelines stack up — or learn how young adults can start building credit today.
If you only purchase Current Utility Reporting, we report up to 4 tradelines — one for each utility type at your current address and with your current providers.
When you add Past Utility Reporting, each address and each provider you’ve had in the last 24 months becomes an additional tradeline opportunity. Multiple addresses and multiple providers stack up fast.
For example: if you lived at 2 addresses and had 2 different cellphone carriers, that’s potentially 8 separate tradelines being added to your credit report.
More tradelines = a stronger credit profile.
Each tradeline is an independent verified account on your credit report — showing consistent, on-time payment history across multiple accounts without taking on any debt.
Member lived at 2 addresses over 24 months, had 2 cellphone carriers:
Power (2 addresses)
Water (2 addresses)
Cell (2 carriers)
Total Tradelines Added
Power
Water
Gas
Cell
Total Tradelines Added
That makes cellphone reporting one of the safest, fastest, and most accessible ways to start building credit early — without taking on debt, opening a credit card, or applying for a loan.
Your cellphone bill becomes an open, active tradeline on your TransUnion credit report — one that grows stronger every month you pay on time.
Works with nearly every major carrier:
Most 18–24 year olds don’t qualify for traditional credit products. Your phone bill sidesteps that entirely — it’s already yours.
Even if you still live at home or don’t have utilities in your name yet, your cellphone is usually the first bill you manage independently.
You’re not borrowing anything. You’re simply getting credit for a payment you’re already responsible for making each month.
Parents often ask: “How can my 18-year-old start building credit safely?” Cellphone reporting is one of the best answers — low-risk, low-cost, and based on a bill they’re already paying.
Utility Reporting is straightforward to set up. Here’s what’s required to get started.
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The utility account — power, water, gas, or cellphone — must have your name on the bill. We can only report for the account holder.
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The bank account or credit card you use to pay the utility must also be in your name — ensuring the person paying is the person we report for.
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We’ll ask you to upload a recent utility bill to verify the account, address, and provider are correct.
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Inside your Customer Portal, securely connect the bank account or card you use to pay utilities. Plaid verifies payments — your login credentials are never seen or stored by us.
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Utility Reporting is available to adults who can legally enter financial agreements.
No problem — we just need to report under their name instead. They can easily enroll using the same process, and we’ll guide them through every step.
From sign-up to your first report, the whole process is designed to be fast and straightforward.
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Complete enrollment and setup by 12:00 PM ET to be included in that week’s reporting cycle. Enrollments after that begin reporting the following Friday.
Turn the bills you already pay into positive credit history. No debt, no credit check, no waiting.
Our secure system combines AI-assisted verification with proven utility reporting — so your payments are processed accurately and reported reliably every time.
Most credit products add one tradeline. Utility Reporting can add up to eight — giving you more verified payment history and a more diverse credit profile.
You’re not borrowing money or opening new accounts. You’re simply getting credit for bills you already pay — making this one of the safest credit-building options available.
Past reporting lets you add up to 24 months of verified payment history in one shot — giving your credit profile immediate depth without waiting years.
There’s no hard inquiry to enroll. Your credit score isn’t affected just by signing up, making this accessible to anyone regardless of their current credit situation.
Current reporting creates open, active tradelines. Past reporting creates closed tradelines with history. Together, they give you the strongest possible credit structure.
Your utility payments are reported directly to TransUnion — one of the three major credit bureaus — ensuring your positive history is seen where lenders look.
We built Credit Rent Boost on trust. These two guarantees are our promise to back it up.
CRB Fairness Guarantee — refunds available within 30 days under clear conditions for both rent and utilities.
We want you to feel confident enrolling with us, knowing that if it’s our limitation, you’re protected. If it’s a misunderstanding, we’ll share the cost with you. That’s how we’re different.
View full Fairness Guarantee terms & conditions →
Enroll with confidence knowing your price is protected. If you find a comparable publicly advertised standalone rent or utility reporting plan within 30 days of enrollment, we’ll match it.
Real stories from real people who’ve taken control of their credit health.
EXCELLENTTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Elisa was very polite effective and respectful I will recommend this company to any consumers looking for luxury top tier servicePosted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fast service ; exceptional customer care as well!!Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Been working with this company to report my rent payments to my credit and it has been so easy working with Credit Rent Boost! I highly recommend especially if you’re trying to build your credit!Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 950 rent boost is a great product and was easy to do customer service was excellent andPosted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was looking for a way to build my credit, and Credit Rent Boost did exactly that. My credit score increased by 44 points, which truly exceeded my expectations. They report to Equifax and TransUnion, and my rent should have been reported on the 5th or the 15th, whichever came first, but because I chose the expedited service, my rent payment was posted within 3 days of my request. During the application process, I knew my Social Security number had been submitted incorrectly, and I was concerned I would have to start the entire process over. Instead, they offered a streamlined correction process where I only had to submit a copy of my Social Security card. The issue was resolved in less than 12 hours, which really impressed me. What makes this even better is that they are now launching reporting to Experian, which means my rent payments can positively impact all three major credit bureaus. With this, I expect my total credit boost to exceed 100 points across all agencies. I would like to also add that during the whole time of me waiting on my results, the communication feature in my client portal was very important to me mainly because there was a section where you can write a message and customer service would get back with you right away if you needed help with something. This made the client portal a vital source to getting my rent reported properly. The process was clear, efficient, and backed by real results. I’m extremely satisfied and would highly recommend Credit Rent Boost to anyone serious about building or improving their credit. And, If I could I would definitely give Credit Rent Boost -950 Credit, a 10 star ⭐ rating!Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've been with CreditRentBoost for about two weeks now. The onboarding was very easy and quick. The response time is very quick and convenient, and the customer service reps have been helpful throughout the process. I am really looking forward to our continue partnership. Highly recommended.Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This company really do everything they say they will do they report on time and everything is handled in a timely manner I love this company make sure you sign up todayPosted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great company, the best I found in the rent reporting market. easy to work with, reports to all three credit bureaus.Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. How does this work? I'll give 5 stars once I got an answer... I'm a renter of my family's home. I'm trying to build credit score for my Mother and I. My mother has been living at this house for the last 3 years and I have been living for the last year. We're renting this house from our relative. How would i go about?Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great company, the best I found in the rent reporting market. easy to work with, reports to all three credit bureaus. they even report up to 24 months of past rent payment. good prices and great customer service.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
Everything you need to know about our credit monitoring plans.
No. There is no credit inquiry when you enroll in Utility Reporting. Your credit score will not be affected just by signing up.
We report twice a month — on the 5th and the 15th. Expedited reporting service is also available if you need your tradelines added sooner.
Yes — with Past Utility Reporting, we can report up to 24 months of past payments from previous addresses and past providers. This is what allows you to add up to 8 tradelines at once.
You get up to 8 tradelines when you purchase Past Utility Reporting and have had multiple addresses or multiple providers in the last 24 months. For example, if you lived at 2 addresses and had 2 cellphone carriers, that's 2 tradelines per utility type × 4 utilities = 8 total. With Current Only, we report up to 4 tradelines.
You get up to 8 tradelines when you purchase Past Utility Reporting and have had multiple addresses or multiple providers in the last 24 months. For example, if you lived at 2 addresses and had 2 cellphone carriers, that's 2 tradelines per utility type × 4 utilities = 8 total. With Current Only, we report up to 4 tradelines.
Yes — if you've already purchased Rent Reporting, Utility Reporting is included at no additional charge. Contact us to get it set up.
We report power, water, gas, and cellphone or landline payments. Each one becomes a separate tradeline on your TransUnion credit report.
Utility Reporting adds verified positive tradelines to your TransUnion credit report. All credit score outcomes are determined solely by TransUnion based on your complete credit profile. While adding positive payment history generally has a beneficial effect, individual results vary.
Yes. We use Plaid — a trusted, bank-level secure technology — to connect your payment method. Your bank login credentials are never seen or stored by CreditRentBoost. Plaid is used by thousands of financial apps nationwide.
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