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| Name | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 5A | Application Primary Account Number (PAN) | Valid cardholder account number |
| 5F34 | Application Primary Account Number (PAN) Sequence Number | Identifies and differentiates cards with the same PAN |
| 42 | Issuer Identification Number (IIN) | The number that identifies the major industry and the card issuer and that forms the first part of the Primary Account Number (PAN) |
| 9F39 | Point-of-Service (POS) Entry Mode | Indicates the method by which the PAN was entered, according to the first two digits of the ISO 8583:1987 POS Entry Mode |
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