scope:

This International Standard specifies the requirements for cards used in financial transactions. It takes into consideration both human and machine aspects and states minimum requirements of conformity. It contains layout, recording techniques, numbering systems, registration procedures, but not security requirements.

ISO/IEC 10373 specifies the test procedures used to check cards against the parameters specified in this International Standard.

This International Standard specifies the requirements for cards used for identification. It takes into consideration both human and machine aspects and states minimum requirements.

NOTE - Numeric values in the SI and/or Imperial measurement system in this International Standard may have been rounded off and therefore are consistent with, but not exactly equal to, each other. Either system may be used, but the two should not be intermixed or reconverted. The original design was made using the Imperial measurement system.