The Truth About "Fixing" Credit

What you need to know about Metro 2® format and credit repair

⚠️ Important: Don't Be Misled

There is a lot of misinformation on the internet about "fixing" personal credit using the Metro 2® Format. You may find videos and websites claiming the Metro 2® Format can be used to "erase" negative credit from your credit reports. This is NOT accurate.

The Truth About Credit Repair

No one promising to repair your credit can legally remove information if it's both accurate and current. This is protected by federal law under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

Companies or individuals claiming they can use Metro 2® format to "erase" or "hack" your credit report are misleading you and may be engaging in illegal activity.

What is Metro 2® Format?

The Metro 2® Format is a standard electronic data reporting format issued by the Consumer Data Industry Association (CDIA). It is used by legitimate data furnishers such as banks, credit unions, consumer credit card companies, retailers, and auto finance companies to report credit information to the credit bureaus. It is designed to help data contributors provide quality consumer credit data and comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

Legitimate Ways to Improve Your Credit

If You Have Errors on Your Credit Report:

  • Dispute them directly with the credit bureaus - You have the legal right to dispute inaccurate information on your credit report. Visit the FTC's guide to disputing errors for step-by-step instructions.
  • Work with a legitimate credit repair company - Reputable companies can help you identify actual errors on your report and dispute them on your behalf. Make sure any company you work with is transparent about what they can and cannot do.
  • Request your free credit reports - You're entitled to a free credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus once per year at AnnualCreditReport.com.
  • Pay down existing debts - One of the most effective ways to improve your credit score is to reduce your credit utilization ratio by paying down balances.
  • Make payments on time - Payment history is the most important factor in your credit score. Set up automatic payments to ensure you never miss a due date.

Take Control of Your Credit Today

Work with legitimate professionals who can help you improve your credit the right way.

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If you're a business that needs to report customer credit data to the bureaus using the Metro 2® format, M2 Reporter provides legitimate, compliant software for data furnishers.

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