Guide
Instant company credit report
How to get a company credit report instantly online, what “instant” really means, and how the data stays current.
Reports online, in minutes
An instant company credit report is one you can buy and view on screen straight away, without waiting for it to be prepared or posted. Search a UK business, choose your report, and it opens online, drawn from the latest data held on the company at that moment. There is no overnight wait and no paperwork.
How it works
Enter the company name or registration number on the homepage to search, pick the report level you need, and complete the purchase with First Report credits. The company credit report is then available immediately to read, with the credit score and suggested limit at the top.
What “instant” means for the data
Instant refers to delivery, not to the freshness of every underlying record. The report is compiled in real time from the most recent data held, including the latest Companies House filings and public records available, so it is a current snapshot rather than a document that ages on a shelf. Newly filed accounts or a recent judgment appear as they reach the source data.
Instant and pay as you go
Because reports are delivered online, you can buy a single one when you need it, with no subscription. For an occasional check that suits a one-off report; if you check companies regularly, a credit bundle or an annual licence lowers the cost per report. See company credit report cost for how pricing works.
FAQs
How quickly will I get the report?
Reports are delivered online and are normally available to view on screen straight after purchase, drawn from the latest data held on the company.
Do I need an account for an instant report?
No. Instant reports are pay as you go using First Report credits, so you can buy a single report without setting up an ongoing account.
Is an instant report as detailed as a full report?
Yes. Being instant only describes how it is delivered. You choose the depth, from a Basic check to the fuller Standard and Credit Analysts reports, and view it immediately either way.
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