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Small black rectangular USB magstripe reader with card slot and cable

MagTek, Inc

MagTek, Inc 21040102 MiniUSB HID Credit Card Reader

SKU CH-28WH-MXTAR MPN 21040102

USB-HID magnetic-stripe reader reads three tracks at 3–60 IPS with a 1,000,000-pass head life and no external power supply

  • Interface typeUSB-HID
  • Max read speed3 to 60 IPS
  • Track1, 2 & 3
  • Card formatISO 7810 and ISO 7811/AAMVA
  • Head duty cycle (passes)1,000,000
  • Product typeMagStripe Reader
  • USB powered — no external supply needed
  • Reads tracks 1, 2 and 3 bi-directionally
  • ISO 7810 and 7811/AAMVA compliant
  • 1,000,000-pass head life for durability
  • Compact 3.94" x 1.28" x 1.23" design

MiniUSB HID credit card reader

The MagTek 21040102 reads magnetic stripe cards on tracks 1, 2 and 3 using a USB-HID interface that draws power directly from the host. It accepts cards moving at 3 to 60 inches per second in either direction and conforms to ISO 7810 and ISO 7811/AAMVA standards. The head is rated for 1,000,000 passes.

Suited for and not suited for

This reader fits point-of-sale stations, kiosks or any PC with a spare USB port that needs a driver-less HID swipe device. It does not serve buyers who need EMV chip contact or contactless NFC reading, nor those who require a serial, PS/2 or Ethernet connection instead of USB.

Deciding specification

The single specification that decides fit is the USB-HID interface combined with three-track magnetic stripe support; if the host software expects a keyboard-emulation or vendor-defined HID MSR device on USB, this unit will work, otherwise a different interface or card technology is required.

How it compares

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Price $55.99
Cheaper than about 59% of the 48 comparable items (median $64.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameMagTek
Model name21040102
Product typeMagStripe Reader
Product colorBlack
Performance
Max read speed3 to 60 IPS
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB-HID
Size & build
Product dimensions3.94 in × 1.28 in × 1.23 in(L × W × H)
Product weight4.5 oz (127.57 g)
Shipping weight0.17 kg
Package size127 × 94 × 51 mm
More details
Track1, 2 & 3
Card formatISO 7810 and ISO 7811/AAMVA
Head duty cycle (passes)1,000,000

Questions about this item

How fast can the reader swipe cards once it is plugged into a real machine?

The reader accepts swipe speeds from 3 to 60 inches per second, so typical hand swipes fall well within its range.

What does the USB-HID interface mean for daily use?

It appears as a standard HID device, so most operating systems load a generic driver automatically and no extra software is required.

What space does the 3.94-inch by 1.28-inch footprint need on a counter?

The unit measures 3.94 inches long, 1.28 inches wide and 1.23 inches high, fitting easily beside a keyboard or terminal.

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