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ISO/IEC 7811 identification card recording techniques

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What Is ISO/IEC 7811?

ISO/IEC 7811 specifies the requirements for embossed characters on identification cards and is a set of nine standards describing recording techniques on identification cards.

Diagram of ISO/IEC card standards defining credit card dimensions and layout

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Standards that define credit card design and operation

When payment systems come to mind, credit cards are usually the first thing people think of. Credit cards are produced according to specific standards, both in visual design and during printing. These standards belong to the ISO/IEC 781X family.

Illustration of a credit card showing standard ISO/IEC 7810 and 7811 design features

Credit Card

What is a Credit Card?

A credit card is a printed card, or a card number with no physical form, that allows the purchase of goods and services or cash withdrawal without using cash. So how are credit card limits set and managed? Setting a limit involves checking many parameters about the customer.