Do utilities report to Credit Bureaus?

Do utilities report to Credit Bureaus? Yes, but how do the accounts effect your score? A utility credit check and reporting on your repository file will effect your credit score depending on the season. In the winter and summer when your bill is closest to its high balance it will pull your score down a few points but not to the extent of a credit card.

Watch the video to find out why utility bills do effect your credit score.