Field 5RequiredConsumer Information
Metro 2 Field 5: Surname
The consumer's last name. Left-justified, space-filled. Use uppercase letters.
Quick Reference
Field Number:5
Position:41-65
Length:25 characters
Type:alphanumeric
Record:Base Segment
Required:Yes
Validation Rules
- Must contain at least one character
- Left-justified, space-filled
- Use uppercase letters
Examples
SMITH JOHNSON-WILLIAMS Common Errors
- Lowercase letters
- Special characters (except hyphen)
- Truncating long names
Tips & Best Practices
- Use legal name from application
- Include hyphen for hyphenated names
- Truncate if longer than 25 characters
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Other Consumer Information
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