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Metro 2 is the standardized data format used by creditors, lenders, and data furnishers to report consumer payment history to the three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. Maintained by the Consumer Data Industry Association (CDIA), the Metro 2 format replaced the older Metro format and defines exactly how account information, payment history, and consumer details must be structured for bureau submission.
Every organization that reports consumer credit data — from banks and credit unions to fintech lenders, BNPL providers, and debt collectors — must generate Metro 2 compliant files to submit to the bureaus. This process involves mapping internal loan and payment data to over 100 Metro 2 fields across base segments, J1/J2 segments for associated consumers, and K-segments for additional account details.
Switch Labs is a cloud-based Metro 2 software platform that automates the entire credit reporting process. Instead of manually formatting files or relying on legacy desktop software, our platform handles data mapping, bureau-grade validation, compliant file generation, and secure SFTP delivery to all three bureaus. Plans start at $19/month — a fraction of what legacy providers charge.
Everything you need for Metro 2 compliance: data mapping, validation, live editing, file generation, bureau delivery, and audit trails — across US and Canada.
Catch errors before submission with the same checks bureaus use—prevent rejections and rework.
Browser app, REST API, and automated SFTP jobs. Build fully automated credit reporting pipelines.
Edit records inline or perform safe bulk changes with complete audit trails.
Generate compliant Metro 2 files instantly. No manual formatting or field-level debugging.
SOC 2 Type II compliant infrastructure with AES-256 encryption at rest and in transit.
End-to-end consumer dispute tracking with automated 30-day deadlines and compliance documentation.
Our scanner mirrors bureau validations to catch Metro 2 errors before submission — preventing rejects and rework.
See how Switch Labs compares to legacy Metro 2 desktop software
| Feature | Switch Labs | Legacy Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud-Based Platform | ||
| Automatic Updates | ||
| Role-Based Access | ||
| Monthly Pricing | $19+/mo | $$$ |
| Local Software Install | ||
| API Integration | ||
| Automated SFTP Jobs | ||
| Drag‑and‑Drop Mapping | ||
| Live Record Editor | ||
| Bureau‑Grade Validation | ||
| US & Canada Support |
“Switch Labs reduced our reporting time from days to minutes. We've seen a 95% reduction in bureau rejections since switching.”
Sarah Johnson
CTO, NextGen Finance
“The validation engine caught errors our legacy system missed for years. It's been invaluable for our compliance team.”
Michael Chen
Compliance Director, Pacific Credit Union
“Onboarding was seamless—our team was fully operational in under two days. The support has been exceptional.”
Rebecca Martinez
Operations Manager, Horizon Lending
Choose the plan that's right for your business.
Your sensitive data is protected with enterprise‑grade security
Independently audited security controls
Data encrypted at rest and in transit
Scanner mirrors bureau checks to prevent rejects
Switch Labs uses industry‑leading security practices to safeguard your sensitive data. All personally identifiable information (PII) is encrypted using AES-256 encryption, and our platform undergoes regular security audits and penetration testing to ensure your data remains protected.
Common questions about Metro 2 credit reporting and Switch Labs