Jessi m,
I received a response from USAA banking. Please see below and realize that if your note was just an app udpate vs. an email that perhaps it is just announcing that it is updated and "making room" for the score. Not all members will have this information according to the dates in this response. I hope this helps.
Beginning Dec. 15, primary and secondary accountholders with a USAA credit card account will be provided with free access to their credit scores on usaa.com and mobile. Initially, access to the free credit score will be provided to approximately 100,000 accountholders in a phased rollout; all primary and secondary accountholders are expected to receive access by early March 2015.
FAQs
Q: Why is USAA providing a free credit score to credit card holders?
A: Establishing and maintaining good credit is vital to an individual’s financial security, which is why USAA is providing all members with free access to their scores along with score factors, factor details, and recommendations for each score factor.
Q: What is a VantageScore Credit Score?
A: USAA is providing the VantageScore[1] which was developed by the nation's three major Credit Bureaus – Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, who worked together to develop a generic credit scoring model that is regularly revalidated.
Q: I’m a credit card holder and I don’t have access to my free credit score?
A: If you have a USAA credit card, you will be receiving an email giving you access to your free credit score in the next few months.
[1] VantageScore® is a registered trademark of VantageScore Solutions, LLC.
The VantageScore model was developed by the nation's three major Credit Bureaus – Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, who worked together to develop a generic credit scoring model that is regularly revalidated. With scores ranging from 350 – 850, a lower score indicates to lenders that you may be a higher credit risk, whereas a higher score indicated you may be a lower credit risk score. The VantageScore provided is intended for educational purposes only.
