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WHAT IS PATCH

Game-changing services for tenants to make renting easier.

Patch Rent Tracking

Patch tracks your rent payments and this builds your Experian Credit Report. Rent Tracking is 100% free.

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Patch New Deposit

We pay the security deposit (up to £4,000) on your new home and in exchange you pay us a small monthly subscription.

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Patch Existing Deposit

We refund your current security deposit back to you and in exchange you start paying a small monthly subscription to Patch.

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Patch has been built in consultation with the government-backed deposit schemes to build the best renting experience for tenants, agents, and landlords.

"Patch is one of the best ways to improve your credit history and it's completely free."

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is Rent Tracking?

    Rent Tracking is a new way of boosting your credit history. We track your rent payments to your landlord or agent. If you pay on time, we report this to the credit reference agency Experian and they add this information to your credit report...

  • How does Rent Tracking work?

    It's very easy.

    * Sign up to Patch
    * Connect your bank account
    * Pay your rent
    * Patch reports your rent payments Experian
    * Your credit history improves

  • How do I see what you've tracked?

    You'll start receiving the benefit of Rent Tracking as soon as you sign up. You won't actually be able to view the information in your Experian credit report until around three months after signing up...

  • How much does Rent Tracking cost?

    Our Rent Tracking service is free to use.

  • How does Rent Tracking improve my credit history?

    Your credit history improves each time a new, positive record is added to your credit report such as making a payment on time. Your rent is a now qualifying payment.

  • What if I change property?

    Not a problem. It's easy to continue Rent Tracking. Log into your Patch account after you make your last rent payment to your old property and let us know about your new place...

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