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Suncoast Credit Union: What Is It and Why Is It on My Credit Report?

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At a glance

  • Suncoast Credit Union is a large lender that’s based out of Florida.
  • There are several possible reasons why it might be on your credit report.
  • Here’s everything you need to know about what Suncoast Credit Union is, why you’re seeing it, and how to get it off your credit report.
  • Suncoast Credit Union may be hurting your credit score.

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Written by FinanceJar Team

Reviewed by Robert Jellison

Updated Sep 23, 2022

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If you’re seeing Suncoast Credit Union on your credit report, it’s likely that you either applied for or possess a loan with that credit union. If they checked your credit, it hurt your score just a little bit, so it’s nothing to worry about too much.

Here’s how to understand the effect of having Suncoast Credit Union on your credit report, and how to remove it if it’s there by accident.

Table of Contents

  1. What is Suncoast Credit Union on my credit report?
  2. Is Suncoast Credit Union a scam?
  3. Why is Suncoast Credit Union on my credit report?
  4. How does Suncoast Credit Union affect my credit score?
  5. How to remove Suncoast Credit Union from my credit report

What is Suncoast Credit Union on my credit report?

Based in Tampa, Suncoast Credit Union is the largest credit union in Florida. 1 They offer a variety of consumer and commercial financial services, including credit cards, home and auto loans, and savings and checking accounts. 2

Suncoast Credit Union also offers services aimed at students and teens, including student loans, checking and savings accounts for teens under 18, and student credit cards. 3

If you see Suncoast Credit Union on your credit report, you probably applied for or already have a loan or another line of credit from them.

Suncoast Credit Union Company Information

If you want to remove Suncoast Credit Union from your credit report, write to their address:

Suncoast Credit Union logo

Address: PO Box 11904
Tampa, FL 33680
Phone Number: (800) 999-5887
Website: www.suncoastcreditunion.com

Disputing an incorrect entry on your credit report can be stressful and difficult. Consider working with a professional.

Is Suncoast Credit Union a scam?

No, Suncoast Credit Union isn’t a scam—Suncoast Credit Union is a legitimate organization. If their name is on your credit report, it probably indicates that you have an account with them or they checked your credit.

If you’re certain that there’s activity on your credit report under Suncoast Credit Union that shouldn’t be there, it’s possible you’ve been the victim of identity theft.

We’ll discuss the reasons (both legitimate and fraudulent) that Suncoast Credit Union might be on your credit report in more detail in the next section.

Why is Suncoast Credit Union on my credit report?

Suncoast Credit Union can appear on your credit report for a number of reasons, some negative and some harmless. Here are the four most common reasons why Suncoast Credit Union might appear on your credit report:

1. Suncoast Credit Union checked your credit

You’ll see Suncoast Credit Union on your credit report if Suncoast Credit Union ran a credit check to determine whether or not to extend you a loan or a line of credit. This type of check can appear as a hard inquiry or as a soft inquiry.

  • Hard inquiries: These generally appear on your credit report when you apply for new credit, such as credit cards or installment loans. For example, Suncoast Credit Union will show up on your credit report if you applied for a line of credit from Suncoast Credit Union.
  • Soft inquiries: These show up on your credit report when someone checks your credit but you’re not actually looking to open a new account. For example, if you received an unsolicited offer letter in the mail for a credit card issued by Suncoast Credit Union, then they may have triggered a soft inquiry during the prequalification process.

Thankfully, soft inquiries don’t affect your credit score. On the other hand, hard inquiries usually lower your credit score by a few points, but the effect won’t last more than a year, and the inquiry will fall off your credit report entirely after two years. Note that you usually can’t remove a hard inquiry early unless the bureau added it to your report by mistake.

2. You have a Suncoast Credit Union credit account

Suncoast Credit Union will appear on your credit report if you currently have or previously had a Suncoast Credit Union credit account. Even if you closed your account, Suncoast Credit Union can stay on your credit report for 7 years (if the account was delinquent due to missed payments) or 10 years (if the account was in good standing).

You might find your Suncoast Credit Union credit account marked as closed even if you never took any active steps to close it. This can happen due to account inactivity—it’s common for lenders to close credit accounts if they haven’t been used for a while.

3. You’re an authorized user on someone else’s Suncoast Credit Union credit account

Suncoast Credit Union can show up on your credit report if someone else added you as an authorized user to their own Suncoast Credit Union credit account.

You might have been named as an authorized user by your:

  • Spouse
  • Child
  • Parent
  • Friend
  • Business partner

If someone designated you as an authorized user on their Suncoast Credit Union credit card, their activities on the account could affect your credit score.

If the primary cardholder is a responsible person and a reliable borrower, being an authorized user on their account will probably improve your credit score by helping you build a positive payment history. On the other hand, you might see a small drop in your credit score if the primary cardholder neglects their payments or cancels their account with unpaid debt.

Similarly, your use of someone else’s credit will affect their credit score, so take care when acting as an authorized user.

4. You’re a victim of identity theft

If you see a Suncoast Credit Union hard inquiry on your credit report but you’re sure you didn’t apply for a Suncoast Credit Union credit account, it could be a sign of identity theft.

If you suspect that someone’s trying to fraudulently open accounts in your name, take these steps:

  1. Contact the company that made the hard inquiry (Suncoast Credit Union). Tell them you didn’t authorize the inquiry. Ask them for details (i.e., when and under what circumstances their records show the inquiry was authorized).
  2. Report the identity theft to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Go to www.identitytheft.gov and answer the questions to generate an identity theft report and recovery plan.
  3. Contact any of the three main credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, or TransUnion) and have a fraud alert placed on your credit report. You only need to contact one of the bureaus; they’ll coordinate with the others, and your fraud alert will be acknowledged by all three.

You may also want to freeze your credit (or get a credit lock, which is very similar).

Carefully monitor your credit reports over the next few months for further signs of fraudulent activity.

How does Suncoast Credit Union affect my credit score?

There are several ways that Suncoast Credit Union can affect your credit score, depending on whether it’s been reported as an inquiry or an account.

Hard inquiries

As mentioned, a single hard inquiry will have a small, short-term effect on your credit, usually lowering your FICO score by up to five points and your VantageScore credit score by 5–10 points.

This effect is usually cumulative, so too many hard inquiries can really hurt your score. However, a single inquiry isn’t something to worry about—your credit score ranges from 300 to 850, which means 5 points in either direction isn’t significant.

Open and closed accounts

If you have an open or closed Suncoast Credit Union account on your credit report, then it’s contributing to your credit score by influencing the following factors:

  • Payment history
  • Length of credit history
  • Credit mix

If the account is open, then it’s also contributing to your credit utilization rate (also known as your debt-to-credit ratio).

To learn how your Suncoast Credit Union account will affect your credit score, familiarize yourself with the factors that make up your FICO score and VantageScore.

Don’t rush to close your Suncoast Credit Union account.

Closing an account can hurt your credit score by reducing your available credit (which will increase your credit utilization rate). Use the account occasionally to prevent your creditor from closing it due to inactivity, and only close it if keeping it open will jeopardize your finances.

How to remove Suncoast Credit Union from my credit report

If you want to delete Suncoast Credit Union from your credit report, then try one of the following approaches.

1. Send a dispute letter

If you see an item listed under Suncoast Credit Union on your credit report that you suspect is a mistake, then you can dispute it by sending a dispute letter to Suncoast Credit Union and/or the credit bureaus.

Send your letter to Suncoast Credit Union if you believe the error originated with them (e.g., they reported a late payment when you actually paid on time). Send it to the credit bureaus if you believe they made the mistake (e.g., they confused you with someone with a similar name or Social Security number).

Either way, it’s usually a good idea to send copies of the letter to both parties (the bureaus and Suncoast Credit Union). They may contact each other as they investigate the matter, and it’s important to make sure everybody has received the relevant information.

Credit dispute letter to credit bureau

Credit Dispute Letter to a Credit Bureau

Use this credit dispute letter template to file a dispute directly with one of the credit bureaus. Mistakes in your personal information (e.g., an incorrect address), as well as credit accounts that you don't recognize, should usually be disputed with the bureaus. Often they're the result of the bureau confusing you for someone else.

Build My Letter Now PDF Word

Credit dispute letter to data furnisher

Credit Dispute Letter to a Data Furnisher

Use this credit dispute letter template to file a dispute with a creditor or debt collector. If you recognize a credit account but it's listed with the wrong balance or incorrect status (e.g., if you settled the debt and it's still listed as unpaid), the error may have originated with your data furnisher.

Build My Letter Now PDF Word

Once you’ve filed your dispute, the credit bureau will be required to investigate and correct any inaccurate information on your report, usually within 30–45 days.

2. Use a credit repair company

A credit repair company will act as a middleman between yourself and your creditors (and the credit bureaus). They might be able to get a hard inquiry or other Suncoast Credit Union item off your credit report by helping you gather evidence and handling all the required communication.

However, be wary of scammers. By law, credit repair companies are not allowed to charge you before they’ve helped you. If they ask for payment upfront, hire a different company.

Although hiring a credit repair company can save you some time and hassle in disputing items on your credit report, bear in mind that they can’t do anything for you that you can’t do yourself.

They also won’t necessarily be able to erase valid negative information or turn a bad credit score into a good credit score overnight. Think carefully before hiring a third-party company to get Suncoast Credit Union off your credit report.

Takeaway: Suncoast Credit Union stands for Suncoast Credit Union, and it can appear on your credit report as an inquiry or account.

  • Suncoast Credit Union can appear on your credit report as a hard or soft inquiry or as an open or closed credit account, either belonging to you or someone who has authorized you to use it.
  • How Suncoast Credit Union affects your credit score depends on your credit history and the status of the account.
  • You can get Suncoast Credit Union off your credit report by sending a dispute letter to the credit bureaus and/or Suncoast Credit Union or by working with a credit repair company.
  • If you think that Suncoast Credit Union has appeared on your credit report because your identity has been stolen, file a report with the Federal Trade Commission.

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Article Sources

  1. The Business Journals. "Largest Florida Credit Unions" Retrieved March 31, 2022.
  2. Suncoast Credit Union. "Home" Retrieved March 31, 2022.
  3. Suncoast Credit Union. "Financial Services, Resources, and Education for Students" Retrieved March 31, 2022.

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