Field L1-2RequiredAccount Information

    Metro 2 Field L1-2: L1 Change Indicator

    Single-character code stating what changed: the consumer account number, the identification number, or both.

    Quick Reference

    Field Number:L1-2
    Position:3-3
    Length:1 characters
    Type:code
    Record:L1 Segment
    Required:Yes

    Allowed Values

    ValueMeaning
    1Consumer Account Number changed
    2Identification Number changed
    3Both changed

    Validation Rules

    • Must be 1, 2, or 3 on a populated L1 segment

    Examples

    13

    Common Errors

    • Change indicator that does not match the populated new-value fields

    Tips & Best Practices

    • The indicator tells the bureau which new-value field to read

    Related Fields

    L1-3
    L1 New Consumer Account Number
    The new consumer account number when the account number has ...
    L1-4
    L1 New Identification Number
    The new identification number when the furnisher's internal ...

    Other Account Information

    17AAccount Status27Terms Duration28Terms Frequency15Account Type14Portfolio Type10ECOA Code

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    L1 Change Indicator - Metro 2 Field L1-2