Plastic Cards FAQs
Can I add Personalization in the form of Contact Names & Phone Numbers? (Q&A)
Question: Can I add Personalization in the form of Contact Names & Phone Numbers? Answer: Yes, you can add personalization to all of our plastic cards in the form of Contact Names & Phone Numbers. If they are dynamic (changing from card to card) you ...
What kind of Barcode Styles do you offer? (Q&A)
Question: What kind of Barcode Styles do you offer? Answer: Please see the styles we offer below, if you do not see one that fits your needs please feel free to reach out to our dedicated Sales Team who will be able to see if we can accommodate your ...
Point of Sale System Encoding Capability List (How-To GUIDE)
Systems that require a supplied data file from your customer’s POS provider ~ We will not be able to encode plastic cards for these vendors without a proprietary data file. • Clover • First Data • Givex • Mercury/Vantiv • Shift 4 • Shopify • Shopkeep ...
What is the difference between a Magstripe and a Barcode? (Q&A)
Question: What is the difference between a Magstripe and a Barcode? Answer: Barcodes and magstripes are very similar in that they both encode data and both are mechanisms for embedding a number that references a record in a database on a software ...
What are the most common encoding instructions for magstripes? (Q&A)
Question: What are the most common encoding instructions for magstripes? Answer: Encoding instructions vary greatly for magstripe cards. Card are encoded on either track 1, track 2 or both tracks of a magstripe (think of track as a line in a ...
Encoding Plastic Cards (How-To GUIDE)
Magnetic stripe cards include a magnetic stripe on the back, which are used to encode data. The stripe is comprised of iron particles in a plastic film. They’re often used for credit and debit cards, gift cards, discount cards, etc. They’re swipeable ...
What is LoCo vs HiCo, when do I need it? (How-To GUIDE)
THE HIGH COERCIVITY MAGSTRIPE CARD High Coercivity or “HiCo” cards are recommended for a majority of applications. HiCo magnetic stripe cards are typically black in color and they are encoded with a stronger magnetic field (2750 Oersted). The ...
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Product Decoration Agreement for Personal Care Line
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IDProductsource Launches Customer Portal!
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