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We no longer stock Magnetic Card Reader, but here are current alternatives in NFC & RFID.

Magnetic Card Reader

Magnetic Card Reader

Discontinued

This is a simple three track magnetic card reader with serial output. This reader connects to your computer with a DB9 for serial and a PS/2 for power and outputs a 9600bps 8N1 ASCII serial stream. Plug the reader into a serial port (or USB to serial converter), swipe your frequent shopper card, and you’ll see the account number plain and unencrypted on the screen. We couldn’t find a card the reader couldn’t read. No drivers needed. No software needed. Just pure, wonderful serial.

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