What does open date mean on your credit

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What does the open date on your credit info mean

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The open date can mean the date a credit  account was opened for you, which is the most typical if your report is a typical report.

See https://www.credit.com/blog/how-much-do-dates-on-my-credit-reports-matter-111945/

Note that it can also mean the date a collection account was opened by a creditor.