How can I check my credit score for free?

Although your credit scores are calculated based on the information in your credit reports from the three credit bureaus, your credit reports do not include your credit scores. You need to check them separately. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, these are some ways you can check your credit scores for free.
Your credit card or loan statements: Many statements provide credit scores along with your monthly loan or credit card statements.
External services: Many financial service companies let you see your credit scores while you use their other primary services. Some websites can provide these scores for free.
Non-profit counselors: Counselors trained by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development can provide your free credit scores and also help you understand them.