5F28

Issuer Country Code

Country of the issuer, as a 3-digit ISO 3166-1 numeric code (BCD, right-justified).

Properties

Tag5F28
NameIssuer Country Code
FormatNumeric (BCD)
Length2 bytes
SourceCard (ICC)
Templates
BooksBook 3

Decoded example

Example value: 0076

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Numeric (BCD): 0076

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Frequently asked questions

What is EMV tag 5F28?
Country of the issuer, as a 3-digit ISO 3166-1 numeric code (BCD, right-justified).
What format and length does EMV tag 5F28 use?
Tag 5F28 uses the Numeric (BCD) format and is normally 2 bytes long.
Is tag 5F28 provided by the card or the terminal?
Tag 5F28 (Issuer Country Code) is provided by the Card (ICC).

Sources

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

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