Technical Terms
Alphanumeric: Definition
A field type that accepts both letters and numbers.
Definition
Alphanumeric fields in Metro 2 can contain uppercase letters (A-Z), numbers (0-9), and certain special characters. These fields are left-justified and space-filled on the right. Examples include name fields, address fields, and account numbers.
Usage Notes
- Left-justified, space-filled on right
- Usually allows only uppercase letters
- Special characters may be restricted
Related Terms
More Technical Terms
Metro 2 Format
The industry standard format for credit reporting data.
CRRG (Credit Reporting Resource Guide)
The official Metro 2 format specification document.
Data Furnisher
An entity that reports consumer credit information to credit bureaus.
Subscriber Code
A unique identifier assigned to data furnishers by credit bureaus.
Fixed-Length Format
A data format where each field has a predetermined size.
Numeric Field
A field type that accepts only numbers.
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