This controversial dating app uses credit score to bring singles together

Valentine's Day may be behind us, but love is still in the air. While singles look for varied criteria to choose their partners, ranging from good looks and money to social status. Amid all this, there is a matchmaking app that uses an unconventional yardstick to bring singles together: their credit score. Sounds strange but true.

Score is an app launched in 2024 by a financial services company that aims to promote openness about personal finances. One eligibility criterion to qualify for Score membership is that you have a credit score of 675 or above. This has convinced more than 50,000 active users.

Luke Bailey, founder of the app, has recently announced a relaunch and a portal where single people can sign up for the waiting list. Their tagline is this: “Dating for people with good credit.”

Since its launch, the app has evolved from a web app experiment to a fully realised dating platform that blends thoughtful design with intentional matchmaking.

"We look at credit not as a measure of wealth, but as a reflection of consistency and reliability," Bailey said. "Most dating platforms measure attrition. We measure reliability alongside compatibility."

Two Tiers

The app will now be available on the iOS App Store with two tiers of participation.

Standard Tier: This is open to access without credit or ID verification.

Verified Tier: Users who opt in can verify their identity and credit score with Equifax to access advanced features such as priority visibility and early messaging privileges. The verification process uses a soft pull with no impact on credit score.

In its next phase, this US-based app is planning to expand globally, starting with Canada

Disclaimer: MintMoney has a tie-up with fintechs for providing credit; you will need to share your information if you apply. These tie-ups do not influence our editorial content. This article only intends to educate and spread awareness about credit needs like loans, credit cards and credit score. MintMoney does not promote or encourage taking credit, as it comes with a set of risks, such as high interest rates, hidden charges, etc. We advise investors to discuss with certified experts before taking any credit.

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