Requirements for consumer data reporting

In order to report your consumer data to Experian®, you must meet the following requirements:

Use Metro 2® format

Data furnishers must send data electronically in Metro 2® format.* For more information on Metro 2® format, please visit www.cdiaonline.org.

Report monthly

All accounts, including current, delinquent and charged-off accounts, must be reported every month.

Register for e-OSCAR

e-OSCAR is required for managing off-cycle updates and consumer disputes. For more information on e-OSCAR, please visit  www.e-Oscar.org.

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*Metro 2 is the registered trademark of CDIA.

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To start reporting consumer credit data to Experian, call 1-800-831-5614 and select option 3 to get started as a data furnisher or fill out the form below.

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