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Track 1 Decoder

Track 1 Decoder is a free online decoder that helps you decode an ISO 7813 Track 1 magstripe string into PAN, cardholder name, expiry and service code. Track 1 Decoder uses 1 input field, returns 6 output values, and runs in your browser on the device.

Key facts

Inputs
1 field: Track 1 data
Outputs
6 values: PAN, Cardholder name, Expiry year (YY), Expiry month (MM), Service code, and Discretionary data
Runtime
your browser on the device
Mode
Decoder
Privacy
Files and text stay in the browser session.
Cost
$0, no account required

How to use Track 1 Decoder

  1. 1

    Paste or fill in the input

    Enter your text or values into the input fields on the page.

  2. 2

    Run the utility

    Click Compute to run the utility in your browser and review the result.

  3. 3

    Copy the output

    Copy the output value you need from the result panel.

Track 1 Decoder details

First, enter Track 1 data in Track 1 Decoder. Next, review PAN, Cardholder name, Expiry year (YY), Expiry month (MM), Service code, and Discretionary data. Additionally, Track 1 Decoder uses 1 input field and 6 output blocks so the result is easy to scan and copy.

Parses the Format B Track 1 stripe (the line starting with %B) into its constituent fields. Useful when working with capture data from magstripe readers or for sanity-checking test track data. Runs entirely in your browser.

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Frequently asked

What is Track 1 Decoder?

Track 1 Decoder is a free online decoder that helps you decode an ISO 7813 Track 1 magstripe string into PAN, cardholder name, expiry and service code. Track 1 Decoder uses 1 input field, returns 6 output values, and runs in your browser on the device.

What inputs and outputs does Track 1 Decoder use?

Track 1 Decoder uses 1 input field: Track 1 data. Track 1 Decoder returns 6 output values: PAN, Cardholder name, Expiry year (YY), Expiry month (MM), Service code, and Discretionary data.

Do my files and data stay private?

Yes. Track 1 Decoder runs entirely in your browser using your device's CPU. Files and text are never uploaded to our servers, so your data stays private.

How do I use Track 1 Decoder?

Open Track 1 Decoder, paste or fill in the input fields, and the result updates instantly. Track 1 Decoder runs in your browser with no upload and no waiting.

Which browsers does Track 1 Decoder support?

Any modern browser works in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge on desktop and mobile. Track 1 Decoder uses standard web APIs and does not require any plugin, extension, or sign-up.