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    CRRG (Credit Reporting Resource Guide): Definition

    The official Metro 2 format specification document.

    Definition

    The Credit Reporting Resource Guide (CRRG) is the official specification document for the Metro 2 credit reporting format. Published by the Consumer Data Industry Association (CDIA), it contains detailed field specifications, allowed values, reporting rules, and implementation guidance. It is updated annually.

    Usage Notes

    • Updated annually with new requirements
    • Available from CDIA website
    • Essential reference for Metro 2 implementation

    Related Terms

    Metro 2 FormatCDIA (Consumer Data Industry Association)Data Furnisher

    More Technical Terms

    Metro 2 Format
    The industry standard format for credit reporting data.
    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.
    Alphanumeric
    A field type that accepts both letters and numbers.
    Numeric Field
    A field type that accepts only numbers.

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