Core Viewpoint - The People's Bank of China has implemented a "one-time credit repair policy" that allows individuals with overdue debts of less than 10,000 RMB to have their credit records cleared if they repay their debts by March 31, 2026 [1][15]. Policy Details - The policy applies to personal overdue information generated between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2025, for single overdue amounts not exceeding 10,000 RMB [1][17][18]. - Individuals must fully repay their overdue debts by March 31, 2026, for the credit information to not be displayed in the credit system [1][19]. - The policy does not differentiate between types of lending institutions or credit business categories [1][20]. Implementation and Impact - Many individuals have reported on social media that their overdue records have been removed from their credit reports after repayment, indicating the policy's effectiveness [11][29]. - The policy is designed to assist those who are not malicious defaulters and have actively sought to correct their credit status [30]. - A grace period is provided for individuals who repay their overdue debts between December 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026, allowing for the removal of related overdue information by the end of the following month [30]. Additional Features - The policy is automatic, meaning individuals do not need to apply or submit documentation for their credit records to be updated [31]. - The People's Bank of China has increased the number of free credit report checks to four for individuals in the first half of 2026, facilitating access to credit information [31]. - Individuals are advised to confirm repayment amounts with financial institutions to avoid issues that could prevent the application of the policy [32].
多地网友“信用刷新”晒修复征信报告
Xin Jing Bao·2026-01-05 00:21