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D&B D-U-N-S® number

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Become part of one of the world's largest corporate databases

Unique identification number that allows global companies to retrieve accurate information about companies
Established as a global standard and already awarded for more than 455 million business units worldwide
Many companies require a D&B D-U-N-S® number so that business can be conducted
With a D&B D-U-N-S® number, your company can be found in one of the world's largest company databases

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Become part of one of the world's largest corporate databases

What is the Bisnode D&B D-U-N-S® number?

D&B D-U-N-S® numbers are identification numbers for companies that have established themselves as a global standard and have already been assigned to more than 420 million corporate units worldwide. A D&B D-U-N-S® number is a uniquely assigned numerical code that has been established by Dun & Bradstreet. The company uses the numbers to collect information and structure it in one of the world's largest corporate databases.

With D&B D-U-N-S® numbers you can get an idea of the organisational structure of a company and get an overview of how companies within groups are connected to each other. The unique D&B D-U-N-S® numbers from Dun & Bradstreet shows how companies, company headquarters, workplaces and branches are connected with each other on a global level.

Quality assurance with the DUNSRight™ quality process

Make the right decisions with information collected, cleansed and validated from more than 30,000 data sources. Secure your decisions by checking the quality of your data using Dun & Bradstreet's proven DUNSRight™ quality process. And make sure that your data is of high quality.

All Dun & Bradstreet data is subject to continuous quality assurance, with 2,000 automatic and several manual checks.

Create more opportunities for global business

Find new customers by linking your own data with Dun & Bradstreet data to get a complete picture. In this way you can increase your sales by getting a picture of corporations and ownership structures.

You can also track critical changes such as mergers and acquisitions with reliable and up-to-date information. And simplify supplier and customer risk assessment by providing access to a globally standardised customer view.

Identify your customers using the D&B D-U-N-S® numbers and get a detailed overview of ownership and organisational structures!

Why using the D&B D-U-N-S® number?

More possibilities to do international business

Clear source of information about customers and/or suppliers

Your company becomes part of one of the world's largest company databases

Simple and credible presentation of your creditworthiness

Secure your international business

With a D&B D-U-N-S® number for an international supplier or customer you can

check databases for quality by identifying duplicates and also partners who are insolvent
link different internal databases to get a complete overview
improve the "trade balance”
work with a globally standardised customer view
optimise marketing campaigns by avoiding duplicate letters to the same company

identify global purchases (total spend) that are contained in many different systems across the organisation
minimise customer service costs by not contacting customers and suppliers multiple times (duplicates)
measure the risks associated with all customers and suppliers more easily and quickly
track critical changes such as mergers and acquisitions using quality data
ensure quality by using the only globally recognised company identification

Factsheet D&B D-U-N-S®-Number

The D-U-N-S® Number is a unique global business identification system that identifies more than 455 million companies worldwide. Download the factsheet on the D&B D-U-N-S® Number here.

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Create global business opportunities

With a D&B D-U-N-S® Number you have more opportunities to do business on the international market. Many companies require a D&B D-U-N-S® Number so that business can be done. The identification number also enables potential customers and suppliers on the international market to obtain information about your company.

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