Field 33OptionalCompliance Fields

    Metro 2 Field 33: Consumer Information Indicator

    Provides additional consumer-level information such as military status or identity theft indicators.

    Quick Reference

    Field Number:33
    Position:217-218
    Length:2 characters
    Type:code
    Record:Base Segment
    Required:No

    Allowed Values

    ValueMeaning
    No special indicator
    AMilitary active duty
    CConfirmed fraud victim
    DAccount closed - fraud
    EAccount opened fraudulently
    FFraud - account not opened
    QMilitary active duty (protected)

    Validation Rules

    • Must be valid indicator if provided

    Examples

    AC

    Common Errors

    • Not adding fraud indicator when account opened fraudulently
    • Not adding military indicator when notified

    Tips & Best Practices

    • Required to add 'A' within 30 days of military notification
    • Fraud indicators help protect victim's credit

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