Place, Extend or Remove a ban on my Equifax credit report

Placing a ban (or freeze) on your credit report can help prevent fraudulent accounts being opened in your name. While a ban is in force, credit providers cannot view your credit report without your specific written permission.

More information on credit report bans can be found on our FAQ page

How do I place a ban on my Equifax credit report?

If you would like to place, extend or lift a ban on your Equifax credit report, please enter your details in the form below.

Note: If you have requested a credit ban with other credit reporting bodies (CRBs), i.e. Illion or Experian, please contact them directly to request the ban be lifted on their credit reports.
Date of Birth *
E.g., 17/09/2025

Current Address

Previous address

I request Equifax to send this ban request (including any supporting information) and ban notification request (if requested) to Illion and Experian. I understand that Equifax will share my request (including the information provided) with them and is not responsible for the actions of the other Credit Reporting Body (“CRB”). Please note the other CRB may contact you directly to confirm the actions they have taken or any additional information they may require.
I request Equifax to send this ban period request (including any supporting information) to Illion and Experian. I understand that Equifax will share this ban period request and is not responsible for the actions of the other Credit Reporting Body (“CRB”). Please note the other CRB may contact you directly to confirm the actions they have taken or any additional information they may require.