Field J2-1RequiredIdentification Fields

    Metro 2 Field J2-1: J2 Segment Identifier

    Constant value identifying the appended segment as a J2 (associated consumer who lives at a different address than the primary consumer). The J2 segment therefore carries its own address fields in addition to name and identity data.

    Quick Reference

    Field Number:J2-1
    Position:1-2
    Length:2 characters
    Type:alphanumeric
    Record:J2 Segment
    Required:Yes

    Allowed Values

    ValueMeaning
    J2J2 segment identifier

    Validation Rules

    • Must contain the literal value J2
    • A J2 must be preceded by a Base Segment (and typically a J1) — see error j2-without-j1

    Examples

    J2

    Common Errors

    • J2 segment without the required preceding segments
    • Using J2 for a same-address consumer that belongs in J1

    Tips & Best Practices

    • J2 is for a co-consumer at a different address — it includes address fields J1 does not

    Related Fields

    J2-3
    J2 Surname
    The last name of the associated consumer reported in the J2 ...
    J2-4
    J2 First Name
    The first name of the associated consumer reported in the J2...
    J2-12
    J2 First Line of Address
    The street address of the J2 associated consumer. Because th...

    Other Identification Fields

    1Record Descriptor Word2Processing Indicator4Consumer Account Number3Identification NumberH-2Record Identifier (Header)H-3Cycle Identifier

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    J2 Segment Identifier - Metro 2 Field J2-1