When a card is swiped, what data does the reader capture and in what format is it transmitted?

Asked Jun 11, 2016· 1 answer
Faisal KhanAnswered Jun 11, 2016
Card readers will read the Track 1 & Track 2 data. The format for the Track 1/2 data can be seen here: Magnetic stripe card

Also see:

  • What data is stored on a payment card's magnetic stripe?
  • Magnetic Stripe Track 1, Track 2 Data Description
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