Method for preventing copying of magnetic cards in manual card processors and device for same.

摘要

Method for preventing copying of magnetic cards in manual card processors and device for same The invention relates to a manual card reader (1) comprising a slot (3) for feeding a magnetic card therethrough, a magnetic reader head (8) and at least one anti-skimming device (9) for preventing the magnetic card data intended to be copied by a skimming device and a card guiding projection (4) extending outwardly from the magnetic reader head in card entry direction and a sensor (5) arranged for detecting the contact moment of the magnetic card with the magnetic reader head, the sensor communicating with the card guiding projection.