What format and length does EMV tag 57 use?

Tag 57 uses the Binary format and is normally 1–19 bytes long.

Is tag 57 provided by the card or the terminal?

Tag 57 (Track 2 Equivalent Data) is provided by the Card (ICC).

57

Track 2 Equivalent Data

Chip equivalent of magnetic-stripe track 2: PAN, field separator "D", expiry date, service code and discretionary data. Sensitive — treat as cardholder data.

Properties

Tag	57
Name	Track 2 Equivalent Data
Format	Binary
Length	1–19 bytes
Source	Card (ICC)
Templates	70, 77
Books	Book 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is EMV tag 57?: Chip equivalent of magnetic-stripe track 2: PAN, field separator "D", expiry date, service code and discretionary data. Sensitive — treat as cardholder data.
What format and length does EMV tag 57 use?: Tag 57 uses the Binary format and is normally 1–19 bytes long.
Is tag 57 provided by the card or the terminal?: Tag 57 (Track 2 Equivalent Data) is provided by the Card (ICC).

Sources

EMV 4.4 Book 3, Annex A (Data Elements Dictionary) (page pending verification)

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