Field 21RequiredAmount Fields

    Metro 2 Field 21: Current Balance

    The current outstanding balance on the account as of the Date of Account Information. Right-justified, zero-filled.

    Quick Reference

    Field Number:21
    Position:146-154
    Length:9 characters
    Type:numeric
    Record:Base Segment
    Required:Yes

    Validation Rules

    • Must be numeric, right-justified, zero-filled
    • Cannot exceed Credit Limit/High Credit
    • Must be zero for Status 13 (paid/closed)

    Examples

    000005000000125000000000000

    Common Errors

    • Balance exceeds credit limit
    • Non-zero balance on closed account
    • Left-justified instead of right-justified

    Tips & Best Practices

    • Always right-justify and zero-fill
    • Represent cents in whole dollars (no decimal)
    • Zero balance required for status codes indicating paid/closed

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