AS 3524-1988

1 - AS 3524-1988 IDENTIFICATION CARDS-FINANCIAL TRANSACTION CARDS
4 - PREFACE
5 - 0 Introduction
5 - 1 Scope and field of application
5 - 2 References
5 - 3 Definitions
5 - 4 Physical characteristics
5 - 5 Dimensions
5 - 5.1 Unembossed cards
5 - 5.1.1 Card height and width
6 - 5.1.2 Card thickness
6 - 5.1.3 Corners
6 - 5.1.4 Card edges
6 - 5.2 Embossed cards
6 - 6 Layout
6 - 6.1 Embossing area
6 - 6.2 Magnetic stripe area
6 - 7 Embossing
6 - 8 Magnetic stripe
6 - 9 Information contents, formats
7 - 9.1 Track 1 structure
7 - 9.1.1 Structure A
7 - 9.1.2 Structure B
7 - 9.2 Track 2 structure - Standard structure
8 - 9.3 Track 3 structure
8 - 10 Numbering system
9 - ANNEX A - ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS
9 - A1 INTRODUCTION.
9 - A2 DEFINITIONS.
9 - A2.1 Other card data (OCD)
9 - A2.2 OCD Suppression Indicator (OCDSI)
9 - A3 INFORMATION CONTENTS, FORMATS.
9 - A3.1 General.
9 - A3.2 Application.
9 - A3.3 Encoding of OCDSI.
9 - A3.4 Content of DD field.

Specifies requirements for identification cards used in financial transactions. It contains requirements for physical characteristics, dimensions, layout of information, and format for encoding Tracks 1 and 2. An annex recommends the inclusion of a character on the magnetic stripe to interface with a particular key management system, if appropriate. Identical with ISO 7813 except for the annex.

This International Standard specifies directly or by reference the requirements for cards used in financial transactions. It takes into consideration both human and machine aspects and states minimum requirements for conformity. It contains physical characteristics, layout, recording techniques, numbering system, registration procedures, but not security requirements.

Under Revision see DR 99240 CP