Field L1-4OptionalAccount Information

    Metro 2 Field L1-4: L1 New Identification Number

    The new identification number when the furnisher's internal identification number for the account has changed.

    Quick Reference

    Field Number:L1-4
    Position:34-53
    Length:20 characters
    Type:alphanumeric
    Record:L1 Segment
    Required:No

    Validation Rules

    • Left-justified, blank-filled when unused
    • Required when the change indicator is 2 or 3

    Examples

    IDNEW0001234567

    Common Errors

    • New identification number blank when the indicator says it changed

    Tips & Best Practices

    • Keep account-number and identification-number changes distinct via the indicator

    Related Fields

    L1-2
    L1 Change Indicator
    Single-character code stating what changed: the consumer acc...
    3
    Identification Number
    Your organization's unique identifier assigned by the credit...

    Other Account Information

    17AAccount Status27Terms Duration28Terms Frequency15Account Type14Portfolio Type10ECOA Code

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