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Plastic cards with magnetic stripe

They are used as contact identification memory medium with the opportunity for saving specific data volume.

The type, placing and proportions of the magnetic stripe are given by the rule ISO 7811.

There are two types of magnetic stripe for encoding: LoCo and HiCo which are chosen according to the used system and they are implemented into a card while manufacturing.

A special reader should be used for reading, eventually for data saving on the magnetic stripe.

Card application

Memory cards

• identity cards
• bank cards
• frequent shopper cards
• bonus cards

Advantages of using cards with magnetic stripe

• easy identification
• cheap and accessible solution
• opportunity of saving and data transfer

Disadvantages of using cards with magnetic stripe

• opportunity of stripe damage (mechanically, magnetically)
• limited capacity

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