Segment Terms

    Trailer Record: Definition

    The last record in a Metro 2 file containing control totals.

    Definition

    The Trailer Record is the final record in a Metro 2 file. It contains control totals and counts that validate the file's contents, including total records, total base segments, and sum of monetary fields. This record is used for file validation and reconciliation.

    Usage Notes

    • Must be last record in file
    • Contains record counts and totals
    • Used to verify file completeness

    Related Terms

    Header RecordBase Segment

    More Segment Terms

    Header Record
    The first record in a Metro 2 file containing identification info.
    Base Segment
    The main segment containing account and primary consumer data.
    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.

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