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How long does a SCHUFA report take?
Estimated wait
7 days – 30 days
Typically ~14 days
Based on published sources
Timeline guide
- Faster cases~10 days
- Average cases~14 days
- Slower casesUp to 30 days
Do not confuse the free mailed data copy (slow — up to one month by law) with the paid instant online products (same day). Landlords usually want the paid BonitätsAuskunft, not the free copy. The one-month figure is the legal maximum; ~1 week is the typical real-world wait.
The free SCHUFA data copy (Datenkopie under Art. 15 GDPR) realistically arrives by post in about 1–2 weeks, often within 5–7 working days, with a statutory hard ceiling of one month. If you need it instantly, SCHUFA's paid online products are available immediately — so the honest answer depends entirely on which one you order.
More details
The free copy is the one you request once a year at meineSchufa.de and receive on paper; the paid BonitätsAuskunft is the certificate landlords often expect.
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Last updated: 10 Jul 2026
Information is for general knowledge only.