The MagTek SureSwipe features a magnetic read head on either side, saving card flipping and checkout time. The SureSwipe is available with a USB interface in either HID or a Keyboard Emulation mode and it can be reconfigured in the field. The SureSwipe reader captures 3 tracks of data from all ISO and AAMVA encoded magnetic stripe cards. A green/red LED indicator on the reader provides the operator with status of the reader operations.
Credit Card Reader (AKA, MSR, mag stripe/swipe readers) are essential for accepting credit or debit cards at the POS. They can be attached via keyboard wedge, serial port (rs-232) or USB, and are most often configured to read tracks one and two, or track two only. Though often referred to as credit card readers, mag stripe readers can read many cards with magnetic stripes, including some driver's licenses and ID cards. PC connected, keyboard and portable units available.
