What is a D‑U‑N‑S Number?
A D-U-N-S® Number is a 9-digit unique identifier for businesses. Live Business Identity, which is derived from the Dun & Bradstreet Data Cloud and aggregates all the information provided for any given entity within the Data Cloud, starts with the Dun & Bradstreet D-U-N-S® Number. A D-U-N-S® Number is assigned once our patented identity resolution process identifies a company as being unique and distinct from any other in the Data Cloud.
What is a DUNS Number used for?
A. The D-U-N-S® Number is used to establish a Dun & Bradstreet business credit file, which may be referenced by lenders and potential business partners to help predict the reliability and/or financial stability of a company.
What is Company Update?
Register for Company Update to get easy access to Dun & Bradstreet’s information on your business and D-U-N-S® Number Registration. Once registered, you can submit updated information about your business. The updated information will help your company build credibility with your stakeholders including banks, suppliers and other business partners.
Will every branch of my company have a different D-U-N-S® Number?
Yes. Every branch office of every organization has a different D-U-N-S® Number.