Tag: bankcard utilization

While the average bankcard utilization rate hovered around 20% during the last quarter of 2014, utilization rates can vary greatly when analyzed by VantageScore® credit score tier.

Not surprisingly, bankcard utilization is the highest among subprime consumers with VantageScore D and F tiers having average bankcard utilization rates of 68% and 81% respectively. In comparison, VantageScore A tier (super prime) consumers had an average bankcard utilization rate of 6% and VantageScore B tier (prime) consumers had an average bankcard utilization rate of 15%. Join our panel of experts on October 23 to hear from industry experts on key regulations that are changing the way banks need to conduct business in order to grow and stay profitable. Source: Experian Oliver Wyman Market Intelligence Reports.