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It is not unusual for people to wonder what information is stored on the magnetic strip on the back of your cards. A magnetic strip reader can connect with your computer, and will allow you to read the information on any card that you posses. The magnetic strip reader interprets the message on the back of your card as effectively as any shop swiper, and can also include a magnetic strip reader/writer, which can copy information onto the back of a blank card. This system is used by a lot of companies now: they use one of these devices to create a security card for each employee, and can be built into keyboards and other systems in order to control access.

The magnetic strip reader works by detecting changes in the magnetic field which are caused by the reversals in the stripe caused when the information is written into the back of the card. There was a great deal of unhappiness about these readers from big businesses, to the extent that some states tried to pass a law making them illegal.

Despite this, the magnetic strip reader has been manufactured by many companies, and they are a popular sales item on the internet; showing how curious people are about the information that might be stored on them. Buying a magnetic strip reader with a writer attachment means that you can create your own identity cards, whether as part of a business, or just for your own amusement.

Buying one of these readers online is relatively easy, as they are common. There are many types to choose from, as well; from ones that are simple swipe devices to hand-held products that contain the reading within them. Finding the right one for you is dependant upon your needs. If you are just curious about the information on your card, you should be able to find one for about $40; but if you need one for work, then you will probably want a more up-market model, which will cost you a great deal more. Getting a second hand one from ebay is a good solution, as you can almost certainly get a better model for the same price as a very cheap one.

Article Published: Monday 28th August 2006