Field 34OptionalConsumer Information

    Metro 2 Field 34: Social Security Number

    The consumer's U.S.-issued Social Security Number. Report 9 digits without dashes; BureauRelay zero-fills the field when the SSN is unavailable and requires Date of Birth instead.

    Quick Reference

    Field Number:34
    Position:298-306
    Length:9 characters
    Type:numeric
    Record:Base Segment
    Required:No

    Validation Rules

    • Exactly 9 numeric digits or zero-filled when unavailable
    • Cannot start with 9 (ITIN range)
    • Do not report an ITIN in this field
    • Date of Birth is required when SSN is unavailable

    Examples

    123456789000000000

    Common Errors

    • Including dashes
    • Invalid SSN format
    • Using ITIN instead of SSN

    Tips & Best Practices

    • Verify SSN before reporting
    • Use 000000000 only as the unavailable-value sentinel
    • Store securely due to PII requirements

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    Other Consumer Information

    8Date of Birth5Surname6First Name37Country Code38First Line of Address39Second Line of Address

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    Social Security Number - Metro 2 Field 34