Brinks utilizes The Work Number service from Equifax to streamline employment and income verifications. This system ensures data accuracy, protects against unauthorized information release, and offers 24/7 accessibility for efficient verification completion. This guide outlines how to use The Work Number for both commercial and social services verifications.
Using The Work Number for Verification
The Work Number provides a secure and efficient method for verifying employment and income details for Brinks employees. Below are the steps for different verification types:
Commercial Verifications
This process is used by mortgage lenders, potential employers, property leasing companies, credit card providers, and other commercial entities.
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Access The Work Number Website: Navigate to www.theworknumber.com and select “I’m a Verifier”.
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Provide Required Information: You will need the following details:
- Employer Name or Code: Brinks (Code: 13486)
- Employee’s Social Security Number: The individual’s SSN for whom you are seeking verification.
Social Services Verifications
This process is reserved for qualified social service agencies needing verification for programs like Medicaid, SSI/SSDI, SNAP, TANF, Child Support, Public Housing, etc.
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Access The Work Number Website: Visit www.theworknumber.com and select “I’m a Verifier”.
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Provide Required Information: Provide the following:
- Employer Name or Code: Brinks (Code: 13486)
- Employee’s Social Security Number: The individual’s SSN.
About The Work Number
The Work Number, a service from Equifax, is a leading provider of income and employment verification services. Leveraging payroll data directly from employers, it offers an automated solution for verifying employment, income, and identity.
All verifiers must complete a credentialing process, ensuring legitimacy and compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). This process validates their permissible purpose for accessing sensitive information. Furthermore, verifiers must obtain documented consent from the employee before accessing their income information, usually through a signed agreement during the application process. The Work Number is designed to provide secure and efficient verification services, crucial for informed decision-making.
For further details about The Work Number, visit www.theworknumber.com.
