561450 — Credit Bureaus
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in compiling information, such as credit and employment histories, and providing the information to financial institutions, retailers, and others who have a need to evaluate the creditworthiness of individuals and businesses (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Credit agencies
- Credit rating services
- Credit investigation services
- Credit reporting bureaus
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 7323 - Credit Reporting Services (via SIC1987:7323→NAICS1997:56145→2002:561450→2007:561450→2012:561450→2017:561450→2022:561450)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC R710 — Financial Services (includes credit card services and any other financial services. See revision to description for code R703 above)
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 561450 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 561450 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Credit Bureaus' under Sector 56 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 561450? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $41,000,000 for NAICS code 561450 (Credit Bureaus), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 561450? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 561450 (Credit Bureaus) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 7323 - Credit Reporting Services.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 561450:
- Sector 56 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 561450 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Credit Bureaus).
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.