5A
Application Primary Account Number (PAN)PAN
The card number of the application, up to 19 digits, compressed numeric padded on the right with "F". Sensitive cardholder data.
Properties
| Tag | 5A |
|---|---|
| Name | Application Primary Account Number (PAN) |
| Format | Compressed numeric |
| Length | 1–10 bytes |
| Source | Card (ICC) |
| Templates | 70, 77 |
| Books | Book 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is EMV tag 5A?
- The card number of the application, up to 19 digits, compressed numeric padded on the right with "F". Sensitive cardholder data.
- What format and length does EMV tag 5A use?
- Tag 5A uses the Compressed numeric format and is normally 1–10 bytes long.
- Is tag 5A provided by the card or the terminal?
- Tag 5A (Application Primary Account Number (PAN)) is provided by the Card (ICC).
Sources
- EMV 4.4 Book 3, Annex A (Data Elements Dictionary) (page pending verification)
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