About the D-U-N-S Number

The Dun & Bradstreet D-U-N-S® Number is the global standard for business identification and tracking that can help prospective business partners find you.

The Dun & Bradstreet D-U-N-S® Number is a unique nine-digit identifier for businesses. It is used to establish a business credit file, which is often referenced by lenders and potential business partners to help predict the reliability and/or financial stability of the company in question. D-U-N-S, which stands for data universal number system, is used to and maintain accurate and timely information on 330M+ global businesses. 


Why do I need the Dun & Bradstreet D-U-N-S® Number? 

The D-U-N-S Number has been referred to as the “Social Security number for businesses.” In reality, it’s even more pervasive than Social Security. The system is used in dozens of countries around the world, including the U.S., Australia, and the European Union, and confers numerous benefits on businesses that participate. The business credit file associated with your business’s D-U-N-S Number can help potential partners and lenders learn about your business and make informed decisions about whether or not to work with you as a client, supplier or partner. Even after you’ve signed a contract or accepted a loan, your D-U-N-S Number can be used to help get a clear view of your business, which can help you negotiate for improved terms and conditions or a favorable line of credit.


Learn more about the D&B D-U-N-S® RegisteredTM Program >

 

 

The D-U-N-S Number helps you:



  • Establish credibility and make sure other businesses get a complete and accurate story about your business
  • Eliminate duplicate file entries in your own customer and supplier information warehouses
  • Identify cross-selling opportunities within the same corporate family by and linking related customer accounts to support a 'one-customer' view
  • Reduce operating costs by linking interrelated suppliers and increasing purchasing power 
  • Act as a common identifier for invoices, requisitions, payments, and other business documentation to expedite applications for loans and contracts
  • Do business with governments and companies around the globe