Review SCHUFA report and correct errors

Overview

Use this after receiving your SCHUFA report if entries look incorrect. Dispute wrong information in writing with SCHUFA and the data provider.

Timing to be aware of

On status change

Reference only — your timing may differ. Confirm with the relevant office.

What you'll need

None listed (confirm when the event applies)

Common questions

Questions people often look up at this stage. Answers are general — confirm with the relevant office or a qualified professional.

• My landlord is demanding a "Schufa" report, but I only moved here last week; what do I give them?
• I need a bank account to sign my rental lease, but I can't get an Anmeldung without a lease—how do I break this loop?
• I've tried the video call verification five times, but the agent keeps hanging up saying my passport is "not supported."
• I want to make sure my rent is paid on the 1st of every month without me doing it manually; what is this called?

Related events

• Open a Girokonto
  Critical
  14 days after arrival
• Check right to apply for Basiskonto
  High
  After arrival
• Notify bank of address change
  High
  On address change
• Request free annual SCHUFA report
  High
  Annually
• Check credit card expiry date
  High
  60 days before card expiry