Campus Cards, College and University Identification and Security

Magnetic stripes: More than you ever wanted to know

Friday, February 1, 2002

Editors Note: Over the years we have received more requests for this magnetic stripe information than any other, with a mix of technical and application information. However, if you feel yourself glazing-over through some of the technical data, be sure and see the section “What does this mean to my campus?” for your strategic reference and then forward this to your technical staff for their entertainment!

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