EDI 155 Business Credit Report

Functional Group BC

X12F Finance Subcommittee

This Draft Standard for Trial Use contains the format and establishes the data contents of the Business Credit Report Transaction Set (155) for use within the context of an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) environment. This transaction set can be used to transmit business credit information to a trading partner. This transaction set may be used to convey identification, location, financial, payment experiences, banking, suits, liens, judgements and public filing details, operational, affiliate, organizational, credit rating, and other information about a business to support automated business decision processing and update business data bases.

Heading

1. 010 · ST · Transaction Set Header · Max 1 · Mandatory

   To indicate the start of a transaction set and to assign a control number

2. 020 · BGN · Beginning Segment · Max 1 · Mandatory

   To indicate the beginning of a transaction set

3. 10000 Loop Mandatory Repeat 2

   1. 030 · N1 · Name · Max 1 · Mandatory

      To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code

      The 10000 loop is used to describe the requestor and the credit reporting agency.

   2. 040 · N2 · Additional Name Information · Max 2 · Optional

      To specify additional names or those longer than 35 characters in length

   3. 050 · N3 · Address Information · Max 2 · Optional

      To specify the location of the named party

   4. 060 · N4 · Geographic Location · Max 1 · Optional

      To specify the geographic place of the named party

   5. 070 · NX2 · Location ID Component · Max >1 · Optional

      To define types and values of a geographic location

   6. 080 · PER · Administrative Communications Contact · Max >1 · Optional

      To identify a person or office to whom administrative communications should be directed

Detail

1. 20000 Loop Mandatory Repeat >1

   1. 010 · HL · Hierarchical Level · Max 1 · Mandatory

      To identify dependencies among and the content of hierarchically related groups of data segments

      The HL segment identifies the appropriate hierarchical level: company, subsidiary, parent company, direct affiliate, indirect affiliate, management, director, chief executive and management details, etc.

   2. 020 · N1 · Name · Max 1 · Mandatory

      To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code

      The N1 segment identifies requested entity on which the business credit report is requested.

   3. 030 · DTP · Date or Time or Period · Max 1 · Optional

      To specify any or all of a date, a time, or a time period

   4. 040 · LUI · Language Use · Max 1 · Optional

      To specify language, type of usage, and proficiency or fluency

   5. 050 · C3 · Currency · Max 1 · Optional

      To specify the currency being used in the transaction set

   6. 060 · CRC · Conditions Indicator · Max 1 · Optional

      To supply information on conditions

   7. 070 · MTX · Text · Max >1 · Optional

      To specify textual data

   8. 21000 Loop Optional Repeat >1

      1. 080 · NM1 · Individual or Organizational Name · Max 1 · Mandatory

         To supply the full name of an individual or organizational entity

         The NM1 segment specifies individual or business operational names associated with the hierarchical entity.

      2. 090 · N2 · Additional Name Information · Max 2 · Optional

         To specify additional names or those longer than 35 characters in length

      3. 100 · TPB · Business Professional Title · Max 3 · Optional

         To identify title of an individual within a company

      4. 110 · DTP · Date or Time or Period · Max 1 · Optional

         To specify any or all of a date, a time, or a time period

   9. 22000 Loop Optional Repeat >1

      1. 120 · NX1 · Property or Entity Identification · Max 1 · Mandatory

         To define the attributes of a property or an entity

         The NX1 segment specifies addresses associated with the hierarchical entity.

      2. 130 · N3 · Address Information · Max 2 · Optional

         To specify the location of the named party

      3. 140 · N4 · Geographic Location · Max 1 · Optional

         To specify the geographic place of the named party

      4. 150 · NX2 · Location ID Component · Max >1 · Optional

         To define types and values of a geographic location

      5. 160 · COM · Communication Contact Information · Max >1 · Optional

         To specify a communication contact number

      6. 170 · YNQ · Yes/No Question · Max >1 · Optional

         To identify and answer yes and no questions, including the date, time, and comments further qualifying the condition

      7. 180 · DTP · Date or Time or Period · Max >1 · Optional

         To specify any or all of a date, a time, or a time period

      8. 22100 Loop Optional Repeat >1

         1. 190 · REQ · Request Information · Max 1 · Mandatory

            To identify the requested limitations and the corresponding response actions of an inquiry

            The REQ segment specifies whether location, facilities or real estate description are included.

         2. 200 · LOD · Location Description · Max 1 · Optional

            To provide a general description of the area where an entity is located

         3. 210 · MTX · Text · Max >1 · Optional

            To specify textual data

         4. 220 · FDA · Facility Description · Max >1 · Optional

            To specify facility description and ownership rights in regard to facility

         5. 230 · DTP · Date or Time or Period · Max >1 · Optional

            To specify any or all of a date, a time, or a time period

         6. 240 · AWD · Amount with Description · Max >1 · Optional

            To specify a code and/or description with an associated amount

         7. 250 · QTY · Quantity · Max >1 · Optional

            To specify quantity information

         8. 260 · CRC · Conditions Indicator · Max >1 · Optional

            To supply information on conditions

         9. 270 · N1 · Name · Max 1 · Optional

            To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code

            The N1 segment identifies names associated with the address. Based on the Property Ownership Rights Code (DE 1078) in the FDA segment, this may be mortgage company, lessor, property owner or co-occupant.

         10. 280 · N2 · Additional Name Information · Max 2 · Optional

             To specify additional names or those longer than 35 characters in length

   10. 23000 Loop Optional Repeat >1

       1. 290 · INR · Information Request · Max 1 · Mandatory

          To specify the type and status of information

          The INR segment specifies the type of information provided. This includes general categories of operations, summary details, financial information, update details, public records, history, banking, payments, special events, related entity data and insurance plus subcategories of these areas.

       2. 300 · NX1 · Property or Entity Identification · Max 1 · Optional

          To define the attributes of a property or an entity

       3. 310 · ITC · Information Type and Comment Results · Max >1 · Optional

          To specify the results of a general request for information

       4. 320 · C3 · Currency · Max 1 · Optional

          To specify the currency being used in the transaction set

       5. 330 · QTY · Quantity · Max >1 · Optional

          To specify quantity information

       6. 340 · ASO · Asset Ownership · Max >1 · Optional

          To describe ownership of and identify type of assets utilized or owned

       7. 350 · SPR · Supplier Rating · Max >1 · Optional

          To convey a rating value or score of a trading partner

       8. 360 · DMG · Demographic Information · Max 1 · Optional

          To supply demographic information

       9. 370 · EMS · Employment Position · Max 1 · Optional

          To describe employment position

       10. 380 · TER · Territory · Max >1 · Optional

           To specify a territory or country related to a specific class of trade

       11. 390 · YNQ · Yes/No Question · Max >1 · Optional

           To identify and answer yes and no questions, including the date, time, and comments further qualifying the condition

           The YNQ is used to provide responses to conditions relating to information identified in 2/0290.

       12. 400 · ASI · Action or Status Indicator · Max 1 · Optional

           To indicate the action to be taken with the information provided or the status of the entity described

       13. 410 · CRC · Conditions Indicator · Max >1 · Optional

           To supply information on conditions

       14. 420 · DTP · Date or Time or Period · Max >1 · Optional

           To specify any or all of a date, a time, or a time period

       15. 430 · N9 · Reference Identification · Max >1 · Optional

           To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

       16. 440 · MTX · Text · Max >1 · Optional

           To specify textual data

       17. 23100 Loop Optional Repeat >1

           1. 450 · INQ · Credit Inquiry Details · Max 1 · Mandatory

              To identify results of credit inquiry

           2. 460 · DTP · Date or Time or Period · Max >1 · Optional

              To specify any or all of a date, a time, or a time period

           3. 470 · C3 · Currency · Max 1 · Optional

              To specify the currency being used in the transaction set

           4. 480 · III · Information · Max 1 · Optional

              To report information

           5. 490 · PYT · Historical Payment Terms · Max 1 · Optional

              To specify payment terms provided by a vendor to an entity over a historical period

           6. 500 · PYM · Payment Manner and Percentage · Max >1 · Optional

              To specify manner in which bills are paid either to a specific vendor or overall to all vendors

           7. 505 · AWD · Amount with Description · Max >1 · Optional

              To specify a code and/or description with an associated amount

           8. 510 · QTY · Quantity · Max 1 · Optional

              To specify quantity information

           9. 515 · ACD · Account Description · Max >1 · Optional

              To specify type of relationship between entity and vendor or financial institution

           10. 520 · MEA · Measurements · Max >1 · Optional

               To specify physical measurements or counts, including dimensions, tolerances, variances, and weights (See Figures Appendix for example of use of C001)

           11. 525 · SPR · Supplier Rating · Max >1 · Optional

               To convey a rating value or score of a trading partner

           12. 530 · ASO · Asset Ownership · Max >1 · Optional

               To describe ownership of and identify type of assets utilized or owned

       18. 23200 Loop Optional Repeat >1

           1. 535 · LX · Assigned Number · Max 1 · Mandatory

              To reference a line number in a transaction set

           2. 540 · NM1 · Individual or Organizational Name · Max 1 · Optional

              To supply the full name of an individual or organizational entity

              The NM1 segment specifies names and addresses asssociated with the details requested in 2/290.

           3. 545 · NX1 · Property or Entity Identification · Max 1 · Optional

              To define the attributes of a property or an entity

              The NX1 segment specifies addresses associated with the details requested in 2/290.

           4. 550 · N2 · Additional Name Information · Max 2 · Optional

              To specify additional names or those longer than 35 characters in length

           5. 555 · TPB · Business Professional Title · Max 3 · Optional

              To identify title of an individual within a company

           6. 560 · N3 · Address Information · Max 2 · Optional

              To specify the location of the named party

           7. 565 · N4 · Geographic Location · Max 1 · Optional

              To specify the geographic place of the named party

           8. 570 · NX2 · Location ID Component · Max >1 · Optional

              To define types and values of a geographic location

           9. 575 · N9 · Reference Identification · Max >1 · Optional

              To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

           10. 580 · AWD · Amount with Description · Max >1 · Optional

               To specify a code and/or description with an associated amount

           11. 585 · ASO · Asset Ownership · Max 1 · Optional

               To describe ownership of and identify type of assets utilized or owned

           12. 590 · YNQ · Yes/No Question · Max 1 · Optional

               To identify and answer yes and no questions, including the date, time, and comments further qualifying the condition

           13. 595 · PCT · Percent Amounts · Max >1 · Optional

               To qualify percent amounts and supply percent amounts

           14. 600 · DTP · Date or Time or Period · Max >1 · Optional

               To specify any or all of a date, a time, or a time period

       19. 23300 Loop Optional Repeat >1

           1. 605 · LM · Code Source Information · Max 1 · Mandatory

              To transmit standard code list identification information

              The LM and III segments specify codes associated with special events, corporate filings, ratings and activity codes.

           2. 610 · III · Information · Max 1 · Mandatory

              To report information

           3. 615 · PCT · Percent Amounts · Max >1 · Optional

              To qualify percent amounts and supply percent amounts

           4. 23310 Loop Optional Repeat >1

              1. 620 · LX · Assigned Number · Max 1 · Mandatory

                 To reference a line number in a transaction set

              2. 625 · DTP · Date or Time or Period · Max >1 · Optional

                 To specify any or all of a date, a time, or a time period

              3. 630 · MTX · Text · Max >1 · Optional

                 To specify textual data

              4. 635 · LQ · Industry Code · Max >1 · Optional

                 Code to transmit standard industry codes

              5. 640 · AWD · Amount with Description · Max >1 · Optional

                 To specify a code and/or description with an associated amount

              6. 23311 Loop Optional Repeat >1

                 1. 645 · NM1 · Individual or Organizational Name · Max 1 · Mandatory

                    To supply the full name of an individual or organizational entity

                    The NM1 segment specifies names associated with the changes identified in 2/610.

                 2. 650 · N2 · Additional Name Information · Max 2 · Optional

                    To specify additional names or those longer than 35 characters in length

                 3. 655 · TPB · Business Professional Title · Max 3 · Optional

                    To identify title of an individual within a company

       20. 23400 Loop Optional Repeat >1

           1. 660 · REQ · Request Information · Max 1 · Mandatory

              To identify the requested limitations and the corresponding response actions of an inquiry

              The REQ segment specifies the type of financial information provided.

           2. 665 · AWD · Amount with Description · Max >1 · Optional

              To specify a code and/or description with an associated amount

           3. 670 · CRC · Conditions Indicator · Max 1 · Optional

              To supply information on conditions

           4. 675 · QTY · Quantity · Max >1 · Optional

              To specify quantity information

           5. 680 · PCT · Percent Amounts · Max >1 · Optional

              To qualify percent amounts and supply percent amounts

           6. 685 · DTP · Date or Time or Period · Max >1 · Optional

              To specify any or all of a date, a time, or a time period

           7. 690 · YNQ · Yes/No Question · Max >1 · Optional

              To identify and answer yes and no questions, including the date, time, and comments further qualifying the condition

           8. 695 · MTX · Text · Max >1 · Optional

              To specify textual data

       21. 23500 Loop Optional Repeat >1

           1. 700 · API · Activity or Process Information · Max 1 · Mandatory

              To provide information on activity or process

           2. 705 · YNQ · Yes/No Question · Max 1 · Optional

              To identify and answer yes and no questions, including the date, time, and comments further qualifying the condition

           3. 710 · N9 · Reference Identification · Max >1 · Optional

              To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

           4. 715 · CDS · Case Description · Max 1 · Optional

              To identify and describe a specific court case

           5. 720 · DTP · Date or Time or Period · Max >1 · Optional

              To specify any or all of a date, a time, or a time period

           6. 725 · BBC · Legal Claims · Max >1 · Optional

              To identify the basis and type of a legal claim

           7. 730 · MEA · Measurements · Max >1 · Optional

              To specify physical measurements or counts, including dimensions, tolerances, variances, and weights (See Figures Appendix for example of use of C001)

           8. 735 · ASO · Asset Ownership · Max >1 · Optional

              To describe ownership of and identify type of assets utilized or owned

           9. 740 · MTX · Text · Max >1 · Optional

              To specify textual data

           10. 745 · PCT · Percent Amounts · Max >1 · Optional

               To qualify percent amounts and supply percent amounts

           11. 23510 Loop Optional Repeat >1

               1. 750 · LM · Code Source Information · Max 1 · Mandatory

                  To transmit standard code list identification information

                  The LM and III segments specify codes associated with the record item.

               2. 755 · III · Information · Max >1 · Mandatory

                  To report information

           12. 23520 Loop Optional Repeat >1

               1. 780 · CRC · Conditions Indicator · Max 1 · Mandatory

                  To supply information on conditions

               2. 785 · AWD · Amount with Description · Max >1 · Optional

                  To specify a code and/or description with an associated amount

           13. 23530 Loop Optional Repeat >1

               1. 790 · NM1 · Individual or Organizational Name · Max 1 · Mandatory

                  To supply the full name of an individual or organizational entity

                  The NM1 segment specifies names and addresses associated with the public filing.

               2. 795 · N2 · Additional Name Information · Max 2 · Optional

                  To specify additional names or those longer than 35 characters in length

               3. 800 · TPB · Business Professional Title · Max 3 · Optional

                  To identify title of an individual within a company

               4. 805 · N3 · Address Information · Max 2 · Optional

                  To specify the location of the named party

               5. 810 · N4 · Geographic Location · Max 1 · Optional

                  To specify the geographic place of the named party

               6. 815 · NX2 · Location ID Component · Max >1 · Optional

                  To define types and values of a geographic location

               7. 820 · DTP · Date or Time or Period · Max >1 · Optional

                  To specify any or all of a date, a time, or a time period

               8. 825 · ITC · Information Type and Comment Results · Max 1 · Optional

                  To specify the results of a general request for information

               9. 830 · MTX · Text · Max >1 · Optional

                  To specify textual data

               10. 835 · YNQ · Yes/No Question · Max 1 · Optional

                   To identify and answer yes and no questions, including the date, time, and comments further qualifying the condition

               11. 840 · AWD · Amount with Description · Max >1 · Optional

                   To specify a code and/or description with an associated amount

               12. 23531 Loop Optional Repeat >1

                   1. 845 · IN1 · Individual Identification · Max 1 · Mandatory

                      To provide identification of an individual or entity

                      The IN1 segment specifies names and addresses associated with the names in 2/790.

                   2. 850 · IN2 · Individual Name Structure Components · Max >1 · Optional

                      To sequence individual name components for maximum specificity

                   3. 855 · TPB · Business Professional Title · Max 3 · Optional

                      To identify title of an individual within a company

                   4. 860 · N3 · Address Information · Max 2 · Optional

                      To specify the location of the named party

                   5. 865 · N4 · Geographic Location · Max 1 · Optional

                      To specify the geographic place of the named party

                   6. 870 · NX2 · Location ID Component · Max >1 · Optional

                      To define types and values of a geographic location

           14. 23540 Loop Optional Repeat >1

               1. 875 · CED · Court Event Description · Max 1 · Mandatory

                  To describe court events and actions in a specific court case

               2. 880 · DTP · Date or Time or Period · Max >1 · Optional

                  To specify any or all of a date, a time, or a time period

               3. 885 · MTX · Text · Max >1 · Optional

                  To specify textual data

               4. 890 · NM1 · Individual or Organizational Name · Max 1 · Optional

                  To supply the full name of an individual or organizational entity

                  The NM1 segment specifies name associated with changes, specifically author of bankruptcy plan.

               5. 895 · N2 · Additional Name Information · Max 2 · Optional

                  To specify additional names or those longer than 35 characters in length

               6. 23541 Loop Optional Repeat >1

                  1. 900 · LM · Code Source Information · Max 1 · Mandatory

                     To transmit standard code list identification information

                     The LM and LQ segments specify codes associated with public filing events.

                  2. 905 · LQ · Industry Code · Max >1 · Mandatory

                     Code to transmit standard industry codes

2. 910 · SE · Transaction Set Trailer · Max 1 · Mandatory

   To indicate the end of the transaction set and provide the count of the transmitted segments (including the beginning (ST) and ending (SE) segments)