The account number associated with the client or portfolio. When the Mask Account Number option is turned on, some values within the account number are replaced with asterisks. Masking the account number inserts a level of security when reports are e-mailed to clients or uploaded to the Web via the Client Web Portal.
The masking of an account number is based on the number of characters in the account number.
Number of Characters in Account Number |
Masking Formula |
6 or less characters |
All characters are presented as an asterisk (*) |
7 characters |
Only character 3 is an asterisk (12*4567) |
8 characters or more |
The account number shows the first two numbers and the last four numbers. All numbers in between are represented by an asterisk. Examples: |