Professional USB Magnetic Card Encoder / Writer – Dual HiCo & LoCo Data Station
The Magnetic Card Encoder is a robust, high-performance data writing and encoding utility engineered for programming magnetic stripe cards used in hotel room key cards, loyalty programs, membership tracking, gift cards, and secure physical access control. Built with a resilient, compact footprint and high-end decoding/encoding chipsets, it supports both High-Coercivity (HiCo) and Low-Coercivity (LoCo) magnetic stripes, allowing seamless switching between high-durability financial-grade cards and standard temporary passes.
Fully compliant with ISO 7811 standards for multi-track data recording, this device connects effortlessly via USB interface emulation to PC architectures and card-issuing software suites.
Key Technical Specifications
| Feature | Technical Specification |
| Model & Type | Professional USB Magnetic Stripe Card Encoder & Writer |
| Encoding/Decoding Tracks | Tracks 1, 2, and 3 (Tri-track capability) |
| Coercivity Support | Dual HiCo (High – up to 4000 Oe) & LoCo (Low – 300 Oe) |
| Standard Compliance | ISO 7811, AAMVA, and custom data formats |
| Card Operation Speed | 10 to 150 cm/sec (Encoding and reading) |
| Interface Connectivity | USB interface (Virtual COM / HID keyboard options) |
| System Compatibility | Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux configuration support |
| Warranty Coverage | 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty |
What is in the Box
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Magnetic Card Encoder / Writer Unit
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USB Communication Cable
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Power Supply Adapter Cord
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Software & Driver Access / Configuration Utility
Magnetic Card Encoder Pros & Benefits
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Dual HiCo/LoCo Flexibility: Encodes both easily erasable low-coercivity cards and rugged, long-life high-coercivity badges from a single unit.
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Tri-Track Data Capacity: Fully programs Track 1, Track 2, and Track 3 to store comprehensive alphanumeric and numeric data configurations.
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Accurate Verification Loop: Built-in read-after-write verification ensures that data is cleanly recorded without dropouts or corruption errors.
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Streamlined Software Integration: Pairs smoothly with standard identification and point-of-sale card issuance programming tools.
Pricing & Availability in Kenya
Magnetic card encoders are available through specialized point-of-sale hardware stockists, ID security vendors, and tech suppliers in Nairobi and major commercial centers across Kenya. Local market retail prices typically range between KSh 55,000 and KSh 78,000, depending on the brand tier and multi-track encoding grade.
Verdict
The Professional USB Magnetic Card Encoder provides a dependable, high-precision credential writing utility in Kenya for businesses, hotels, and clubs requiring precise in-house programming of multi-track magnetic stripe cards.





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