Field 8RequiredConsumer Information

    Metro 2 Field 8: Date of Birth

    The consumer's date of birth in MMDDYYYY format. Important for identity matching and FCRA compliance.

    Quick Reference

    Field Number:8
    Position:55-62
    Length:8 characters
    Type:date
    Record:Base Segment
    Required:Yes

    Validation Rules

    • Must be valid date
    • Cannot be in the future
    • Consumer must be old enough to have credit

    Examples

    051519901201196509231982

    Common Errors

    • Invalid date format
    • Future date
    • Consumer would be too young

    Tips & Best Practices

    • Verify matches other identification
    • Format is MMDDYYYY
    • Required for accurate credit matching

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    Other Consumer Information

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    Date of Birth - Metro 2 Field 8