Field 38RequiredConsumer Information

    Metro 2 Field 38: First Line of Address

    The consumer's street address (number and street, or PO Box) in the Base Segment. Used by bureaus to match the tradeline to the correct consumer file.

    Quick Reference

    Field Number:38
    Position:289-320
    Length:32 characters
    Type:alphanumeric
    Record:Base Segment
    Required:Yes

    Validation Rules

    • Left-justified, blank-filled
    • No special characters that break fixed-width alignment
    • Should be a deliverable residential or mailing address

    Examples

    742 EVERGREEN TERPO BOX 1234

    Common Errors

    • Missing address (see error: invalid-address)
    • Combining city/state/zip into the street line

    Tips & Best Practices

    • Keep street, city, state, and ZIP in their own fields — do not concatenate

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    Other Consumer Information

    7Social Security Number8Date of Birth5Surname6First Name37Country Code39Second Line of Address

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