Field 11RequiredDate Fields

    Metro 2 Field 11: Date Opened

    The date the account was opened, in MMDDYYYY format. This date cannot change once established.

    Quick Reference

    Field Number:11
    Position:66-73
    Length:8 characters
    Type:date
    Record:Base Segment
    Required:Yes

    Validation Rules

    • Must be valid date in MMDDYYYY format
    • Cannot be in the future
    • Cannot change once reported
    • Cannot be after Date of Account Information

    Examples

    011520200601201912102018

    Common Errors

    • Future date
    • Changing date after initial report
    • Invalid date format

    Tips & Best Practices

    • Use the actual contract/origination date
    • For purchased accounts, use original open date
    • Date format is MMDDYYYY (not YYYYMMDD)

    Related Fields

    24B
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    24ADate Closed24BDate of Account Information19Date of First Delinquency20Date of Last Payment

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