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D‑U‑N‑S Number

What’s Up with D‑U‑N‑S?

Don’t let myths stand between you and your next business opportunity. Get answers to many common questions small business owners have about the D‑U‑N‑S® Number.

5 Myths About D‑U‑N‑S Numbers – Debunked!

Ever asked yourself, “What’s up with the D‑U‑N‑S?” In this short video, we debunk five common myths and explain steps you can take to get the most of your D-U-N-S Number.

Can a D-U-N-S Number Help Me Grow My Business?

A D‑U‑N‑S Number can help legitimize your company by creating a clear separation between your business identity and your personal identity.

From there, you can begin to establish credibility, increase visibility, and position your business for opportunities, such as new lines of credit, contracts, and strategic partnerships.

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Why Should I Get a D‑U‑N‑S Number?

Join 600 million global businesses in the Dun & Bradstreet Data Cloud.

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Claim Your Business Profile

Create a profile that separates your personal identity from your business and helps you improve visibility for potential buyers, partners, and lenders.

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View Your Business Credit File

Your D‑U‑N‑S Number links to your Dun & Bradstreet business credit file, which can be useful when working with other companies, securing loans, or winning contracts from various agencies.

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Find Growth Opportunities

Whether you’re looking to open new locations, land larger contracts, hire new employees, or all three, you’ll need solutions to help you get started and stay on track.

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Look Up Your D-U-N-S Number

Already have a D‑U‑N‑S Number? Look it up here or find a partner's company.

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Update Your D‑U‑N‑S Information

Easily review and request updates to your company’s basic information using the D‑U‑N‑S Manager.

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Expedited D‑U‑N‑S

Get your D‑U‑N‑S Number faster with expedited service through DUNSFile*

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Understand Your Business Credit Profile and See Changes in Real Time

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Gauge the financial health of your customers, suppliers, and business partners by viewing their business credit scores and ratings.

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Get support from a dedicated Account Manager to help you manage and potentially impact your Dun & Bradstreet business credit file. 

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