The company

CRIF is a global leader specializing in credit and business information systems, analytics, outsourcing and processing services, as well as advanced digital and open banking solutions for business development.

10k+

Financial institutions

450+

Insurance companies

90k+

Business clients

1M+

Consumers

CRIF also offers a range of services for consumers, focusing on their financial well-being and protection against fraud and cyber risks.

Its innovative solutions are designed to improve credit accessibility in accordance with current regulations, allowing those who have so far been excluded and underserved to benefit from vital financial services.

Through a commitment to continuous innovation, the use of advanced technologies and a strong culture of information management, CRIF empowers financial institutions, insurance companies and corporates to optimize their decision-making processes, while positively influencing the entire credit cycle.

Our mission and Vision

To enhance the financial inclusion of consumers and to generate value and new opportunities for businesses by providing reliable digital information, intelligence and cutting-edge solutions.

We are a trusted partner of consumers, companies and financial institutions helping them to achieve their financial best.

 

Our Values

1 Supporting Trust Passion

Supporting Trust and Passion

Our commitment to integrity and responsible operations is the cornerstone of our corporate values.

2 Embracing Diversity

Embracing Diversity

We recognize the intrinsic value of each person, both as an individual and as a citizen of the world. We value the contribution that each

3 Pursuing Excellence

Pursuing Excellence

Our commitment is to deliver the highest quality of service consistently, regardless of the global location.

4 Thinking Outside The Box

Thinking Outside the Box

In order to ensure the best quality of service at all times, wherever you work in the world.

5 Being At The Cutting Edge

Being at the cutting edge

We explore the markets’ intricacies, allowing partners to anticipate trends while offering tailored solutions.

6 Challenging Time

Challenging Time

We keep our competitive edge high to help our clients be always one step ahead, while elevating their standards and performances.

Sustainability

Sustainability according to CRIF: commitment to the ecosystem of partners, suppliers, and customers, their people, the community, and the environment.

social responsibility

Our global presence

Established in 1988, CRIF holds a strong leadership position in continental Europe in banking credit information and has built an extensive global presence.

Over the years, the company has expanded its international footprint, becoming the fifth-largest player worldwide, after the four major US-based companies in the sector.

CRIF is particularly prominent in Asia, with an established presence in more than 15 countries across the Middle East, India and the Far East. This extensive coverage enables CRIF to meet the needs of global players by combining proprietary data, open data and advanced analytics across these three macro-regions.

37

country-based operations

85+

subsidiary companies

4

continents

29

countries with credit reporting system projects

500+

software installations

6600 +

professionals at your service

  • Austria

    Vienna

  • Bahamas

    Nassau

  • Bulgaria

    Sofia

  • Cyprus

    Nicosia

  • Czech Republic

    Prague

  • Egypt

    Cairo

  • France

    Paris

  • Germany

    Hamburg

    Karlsruhe

    Munich

  • Greece

    Athens

    Crete

    Larissa

    Patras

    Thessaloniki

  • KSA

    Riyadh - in partnership with Bayan

  • India

    Mumbai

    Pune

  • Indonesia

    Jakarta

  • Ireland

    Dublin

  • Italy

    Bologna

    Milan

    Rome

    Buja (UD)

  • Jamaica

    Kingston

  • Japan

    Tokyo

  • Jordan

    Amman

  • Madagascar

    Antananarivo

  • Malaysia

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Mexico

    Mexico City

  • Philippines

    Manila

  • Poland

    Krakow

  • Republic of Singapore

    Singapore

  • Romania

    Bucharest

  • Slovak Republic

    Bratislava

  • Slovenia

    Koper

    Maribor

  • Spain

    Barcelona

  • Switzerland

    Zurich

  • Tajikistan

    Dushanbe

  • Taiwan Region

    Taipei

  • Turkey

    Istanbul

  • UAE

    Dubai

  • UK

    London

  • USA

    Atlanta

    Miami

  • Uzbekistan

    Tashkent

  • Vietnam

    Hanoi

    Ho Chi Minh City

Our history

Major milestones

Krakow

2022

CRIF consolidates its credit bureau business in Poland

CRIF signs an agreement for the acquisition of ERIF & EBS

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2021

Further expansion of new digital offering to include payments

Launch of new strategic business lines. Growth of CRIF Innovation Lab worldwide with stakes in startups and early growth companies

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2020

Ecosystem and new digital offering consolidation

Launch of CRIF Digital platform.

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2018

Leadership in over 30 countries

AISP license valid in 31 countries.

Beijing

2011

Global Company

Establishment and consolidation of full CRIF offering across the Far East, India, DACH countries, and Middle East. EU Registration of CRIF as a Credit Rating Agency.

Usa2008

2000

International Growth

Establishment and consolidation of full CRIF offering across Continental Europe, New Europe, the USA and Mexico.

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1994

Offering

Development of full offering in Italy.

Bologna

1988

Founded in Bologna

Establishment and consolidation of the credit reporting infrastructure in Italy.

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