Metro 2® is the standardized electronic reporting format developed by the Consumer Data Industry Association (CDIA). It is the required “language” that all data furnishers must use when submitting consumer credit information to the four major bureaus.
Metro 2 itself is not a law — it is an industry standard. The FCRA requires furnishers to report information that is accurate and complete, and courts have repeatedly ruled that the FCRA does not mandate strict adherence to Metro 2 guidelines.
However, many legitimate credit repair companies use “Metro 2 compliance challenges” as an advanced dispute strategy because it forces a more technical review and older accounts often have formatting errors that are easier to delete than to fix.