MasterCard Specification Guide

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MasterCard Standard MasterCard Debit

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MasterCard Maestro MasterCard High Marks

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FPO:
MC2 logo

MasterCard MC2 Red line indicates MasterCard MC2 Red line indicates
card shape. 2 card shape.
No Smart Chip Smart Chip and MC logo
 New MasterCard Templates

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The dotted line

represents a stayaway
area for logos and text.

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 Track 2 Back Templates

Holo Mag
must be used
when there is
no hologram
on the back

Track 2 Track 2 - Holo Non Chip Card

Sig: 1.8 x .406 Sig: 1.8 x .406

Track 2 Track 2
Sig: 2.25 x .406 Sig: 2.5 x .406

Track 2- Holo Chip Card

Sig: 1.8 x .406
Notes for MasterCard Back:
- The new MC back template must be used when using a new MC front template.
- Signature panel height for indent printing is .406”
- Signature panel length may vary from 1.8” to 2.75”
- Distance of 1/4” is needed between T-2 magnetic stripe and signature panel
- AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE must be in a 6 point font in caps or upper/lower case and may be
single line or stacked depending on signature panel length.
- The words “NOT VALID UNLESS SIGNED” must be stated on the back of the card in a 6 point font
in caps or upper/lower case close to the signature panel.
 Track 3 Back Templates

Holo Mag
must be
used when
there is no
hologram
on the back

Track 3 Track 3 - Holo Non Chip

Sig: 1.8 x .406 Sig: 1.8 x .406

Track 3 Track 3
Sig: 2.25 x .406 Sig: 2.5 x .406

Track 3 - Holo Chip Card

Sig: 1.8 x .406
Notes for MasterCard Back:
- The new MC back template must be used when using a new MC front template.
- Signature panel height for indent printing is .406”
- Signature panel length may vary from 1.8” to 2.75”
- Distance of 1/8” is needed between T-3 magnetic stripe and signature panel
- AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE must be in a 6 point font in caps or upper/lower case and may be
single line or stacked depending on signature panel length.
- The words “NOT VALID UNLESS SIGNED” must be stated on the back of the card in a 6 point font
in caps or upper/lower case close to the signature panel.