Charge-Off Reporting in Metro 2 — Status Codes, Amounts & Rules

    Metro 2 reporting rules for charge-offs: when to set status code 97, how to report the original charge-off amount, and how balances and payments work after write-off.

    Updated 8/14/2025 · 1 min read

    Fixed reference point

    When an account charges off, record the original charge-off amount and keep it fixed in subsequent updates. This reference supports recovery accounting and consumer disclosures.

    Recoveries

    Apply post-charge-off recoveries against the charged-off balance rather than creating a new active tradeline.

    Charge-Off Reporting in Metro 2 — Status Codes, Amounts & Rules