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Track 2 Decoder

Track 2 Decoder is a free online decoder that helps you decode an ISO 7813 Track 2 magstripe string into PAN, expiry, service code and discretionary data. Track 2 Decoder uses 1 input field, returns 5 output values, and runs in your browser on the device.

Key facts

Inputs
1 field: Track 2 data
Outputs
5 values: PAN, 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 2 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 2 Decoder details

First, enter Track 2 data in Track 2 Decoder. Next, review PAN, Expiry year (YY), Expiry month (MM), Service code, and Discretionary data. Additionally, Track 2 Decoder uses 1 input field and 5 output blocks so the result is easy to scan and copy.

Parses Track 2 (the line containing '=' between PAN and expiry) into its individual fields. Track 2 is the field carried in EMV tag 57; useful for decoding ICC capture data as well as physical magstripe reads. Runs entirely in your browser.

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Frequently asked

What is Track 2 Decoder?

Track 2 Decoder is a free online decoder that helps you decode an ISO 7813 Track 2 magstripe string into PAN, expiry, service code and discretionary data. Track 2 Decoder uses 1 input field, returns 5 output values, and runs in your browser on the device.

What inputs and outputs does Track 2 Decoder use?

Track 2 Decoder uses 1 input field: Track 2 data. Track 2 Decoder returns 5 output values: PAN, Expiry year (YY), Expiry month (MM), Service code, and Discretionary data.

Do my files and data stay private?

Yes. Track 2 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 2 Decoder?

Open Track 2 Decoder, paste or fill in the input fields, and the result updates instantly. Track 2 Decoder runs in your browser with no upload and no waiting.

Which browsers does Track 2 Decoder support?

Any modern browser works in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge on desktop and mobile. Track 2 Decoder uses standard web APIs and does not require any plugin, extension, or sign-up.