Field 17ARequiredAccount Information
Metro 2 Field 17A: Account Status
A two-character code indicating the current status of the account. This is one of the most critical fields as it determines how the tradeline appears on the credit report.
Quick Reference
Field Number:17A
Position:109-110
Length:2 characters
Type:code
Record:Base Segment
Required:Yes
Allowed Values
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 05 | Account transferred |
| 11 | Current account |
| 13 | Paid/closed; zero balance |
| 61 | Paid - Voluntary surrender |
| 62 | Paid - Collection account |
| 63 | Paid - Repossession |
| 64 | Paid - Charge-off |
| 65 | Paid - Foreclosure started |
| 71 | 30-59 days past due |
| 78 | 60-89 days past due |
| 80 | 90-119 days past due |
| 82 | 120-149 days past due |
| 83 | 150-179 days past due |
| 84 | 180+ days past due |
| 88 | Claim filed with government |
| 89 | Deed in lieu of foreclosure |
| 93 | Collection account |
| 94 | Foreclosure completed |
| 95 | Voluntary surrender |
| 96 | Repossession |
| 97 | Charge-off |
| DA | Delete entire account |
| DF | Delete - Confirmed fraud |
Validation Rules
- Must be valid two-character status code
- Must align with Payment Rating field
- Must be consistent with Amount Past Due
Examples
11136197Common Errors
- Status code conflicts with payment history
- Using delinquent status with zero past due amount
- Reporting closed account as current
Tips & Best Practices
- Always verify status aligns with payment history
- Use correct status for collection vs. charge-off scenarios
- Consider using special comments for context
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