CDIA strongly recommends all software vendors to beta test a sampling of your customers' data with each consumer reporting agency prior to mass distribution of software to ensure Metro 2 standards have been met. Refer to the Implementation Checklist in the 2000 Credit Reporting Resource Guide; section 8, for details.

Thorough testing of your software version of the Metro 2 Format prevents costly changes, redistribution of your software and customer delays in reporting.

If you have any questions regarding the Metro 2 Format, contact your consumer reporting agency contacts.