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Character Count — You can set up a character count from the beginning of each

ID. For example, the Segment ID could start at the beginning of the data stripe,

digit count of 1. If the Segment ID has eight digits, the User ID would be set to

start at digit count of 9. This method requires all data groups with exception of the

last one, to have a ﬁxed number of digits. Following is an example of encoded data

using character counts on Track 2.

Figure 79 Character count ﬁelds

Note If you are not using the default settings for Magnetic Stripe Credential

Conﬁgurations, make sure that Expiration Date Position Type, Facility Code

Position Type, Issue Number Position Type and User ID Position Type are all set to

either must be set to “Field” (Field Separator) or “Character” (Character Count);

you cannot mix types.

;

157634926571820060113

Facility Code Starts at Character 1

Facility Code = 1576

User ID Number Starts at Character 5

ID Number = 3492657182

Card Issue ID Starts at Character 15

0 = First Issue

Card Expiration Date Starts at Character 16

060113 = MMDDYY = June 1, 2013