Field 20OptionalDate Fields
Metro 2 Field 20: Date of Last Payment
The date the most recent payment was received, in MMDDYYYY format.
Quick Reference
Field Number:20
Position:144-151
Length:8 characters
Type:date
Record:Base Segment
Required:No
Validation Rules
- Cannot be before Date Opened
- Cannot be in the future
- Should update when payment received
Examples
0110202412152023 Common Errors
- Not updating when payment received
- Using processing date instead of payment date
Tips & Best Practices
- Update each time a payment is applied
- Important for collection agencies to show payment activity
Related Fields
Other Date Fields
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