Equifax UK Launches Digital Tool for Faster Social Tariff Access

Equifax UK has launched a digital tool designed to make it faster and easier for eligible consumers to access social tariffs on essential services. The tool helps vulnerable customers prove their eligibility for discounted rates on utilities and broadband.

The digital verification tool streamlines what has traditionally been a slow and cumbersome process, using data from Equifax's credit reference database to quickly confirm eligibility. This reduces the burden on both consumers and service providers.

The launch reflects the growing role of data and fintech infrastructure in supporting social welfare initiatives, using existing financial data to improve access to support for those who need it most.