We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Black rectangular USB card reader with dual magnetic heads and LED indicator, 3.94 inches long

MagTek, Inc

MagTek, Inc 21040145 credit card reader USB 3-track dual-head black

SKU CH-KBER-Y31BS MPN 21040145

USB three-track magnetic stripe reader with dual heads for bi-directional swipes, powered by the host bus

  • Interface typeUSB
  • Max read speed3 to 60 IPS
  • Track1, 2 & 3
  • Card formatISO 7810 and ISO 7811/AAMVA
  • Power source5 V from USB bus Current Normal: 15 mA Suspend Mode: 200 uA
  • Operating temperature range-40 to 158 degrees Fahrenheit (-40 to 70 degrees Celsius)
  • Reads three tracks of card data for complete transaction capture
  • Bi-directional swipe accepts cards in either direction for faster checkout
  • Dual magnetic heads reduce misreads at the point of sale
  • USB bus power eliminates the need for an external power supply
  • Keyboard emulation or HID mode works with any USB host

Three-Track USB MagStripe Reader

The MagTek 21040145 SureSwipe is a USB credit card reader that captures data from ISO 7810 and ISO 7811/AAMVA magnetic stripe cards. It reads three tracks at speeds between 3 and 60 IPS in either direction. The device draws 5 V from the USB bus with a normal current of 15 mA and includes a 6 ft cable for connection.

Dual-head design for bidirectional swipe

Retail and hospitality staff who need a simple counter-top reader will appreciate the two magnetic heads that accept forward or reverse swipes without reorientation. Buyers who require chip or contactless payment acceptance should look at a different device because this unit reads magnetic stripe data only.

USB HID or Keyboard Emulation interface

The reader communicates over USB using standard HID or Keyboard Emulation modes that can be reconfigured in the field. This interface choice determines whether the host sees a generic HID device or receives keystrokes directly, so confirm which mode your point-of-sale software expects before purchase.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Magnetic Stripe Card Readers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $70.99
Pricier than about 61% of the 48 comparable items (median $64.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameMagTek
Model name21040145
Product typeMagStripe Reader
Product colorBlack
Performance
Max read speed3 to 60 IPS
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB
Power
Power source5 V from USB bus
Current
Normal: 15 mA
Suspend Mode: 200 uA
Size & build
Product dimensions1.23 in × 3.94 in × 1.28 in
Product weight0.28 lb (0.13 kg)
Shipping weight0.16 kg
Package size124 × 94 × 48 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range-40 to 158 degrees Fahrenheit (-40 to 70 degrees Celsius)
Humidity rangeOperating: 10% - 90% noncondensing
Storage: 10% - 90% noncondensing
Storage temperature range-40 to 158 degrees Fahrenheit (-40 to 70 degrees Celsius)
More details
Track1, 2 & 3
Card formatISO 7810 and ISO 7811/AAMVA

Questions about this item

Does my computer need a free USB port and USB 1.1 support for the 21040145 to work?

Yes, the reader draws 5 V from a standard USB port and is compatible with USB specification revision 1.1, so any host with a USB 1.1 or newer port can power and communicate with it.

Will the 21040145 read cards at the same 3 to 60 IPS speed if I keep using my older ISO 7810 and AAMVA driver-licence cards?

Yes, the dual-head design reads all three tracks bi-directionally at 3 to 60 IPS on any card that meets ISO 7810, ISO 7811 or AAMVA standards, regardless of card age.

How do I confirm the 21040145 is operating correctly after I plug it in and swipe a card?

The dual-colour LED shows green for a good read and red for an error; in keyboard-emulation mode the track data appears instantly in any text field, confirming the reader is active.

More in Magnetic Stripe Card Readers

Similar items