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Magnetic Card Reader

Magnetic card readers, also referred to as magnetic stripe readers (MSR), connect to the POS system via a USB, PS/2 or serial interface, reading and transferring customer credit card data to the computer for transaction processing. By combining magnetic stripe readers with a merchant account provider they can read the two or three programmable tracks of data on the back of a bank, gift, or credit card and verify card validity, avoiding fake or fraudulent cards.

POSMicro carries a full line of magnetic card readers from top POS hardware manufacturers like IDTech, MagTek, Unitech, POS-X and Logic Controls capable of interpreting tracks 1 & 2 and even magnetic stripe readers capable of reading all three tracks. Some magnetic card readers also offer programming options to customize data transmission to the POS system.

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POS-X XM95
Starting At: $60.39

Compatible with most software and easy to use.

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MagTek Dynamag
Starting At: $64.16

Hardware encryption, great for PCI compliance.

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ID Tech MiniMag
Starting At: $53.80

Smallest card reader available, easy to configure.

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1 on Outlet starting from $45.00

ID Tech EasyMag
Starting At: $151.98

Can read bent or damaged cards with ease.

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MagTek MiniWedge Starting At: $56.00

Unitech MS246 Starting At: $58.38

Discontinued Products

The following models have been discontinued and are no longer carried by POSMicro.com. In some cases, accessories may still be available. We will try to list replacement models in the product description when available.