Segment Terms

    Base Segment: Definition

    The main segment containing account and primary consumer data.

    Definition

    The Base Segment is the primary record in Metro 2 that contains all account information and primary consumer identification data. It is 426 characters long and includes fields for account status, balance, payment history, and consumer demographics. Every reported account requires a Base Segment.

    Usage Notes

    • Required for every account reported
    • 426 characters in length
    • Contains 38+ fields of account data

    Related Terms

    Header RecordTrailer RecordJ1 Segment

    More Segment Terms

    Header Record
    The first record in a Metro 2 file containing identification info.
    J1 Segment
    A segment for reporting the first associated consumer.
    J2 Segment
    A segment for reporting the second associated consumer.
    K1 Segment
    A segment for reporting original creditor information.
    K2 Segment
    A segment for purchased account information.
    L1 Segment
    A segment for reporting changes to account numbers.
    N1 Segment
    A segment for employment information.
    Trailer Record
    The last record in a Metro 2 file containing control totals.

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