A close-up of the black magnetic stripe on the back of a credit card, explaining its function in payment processing.
By CardsWala Crew
September 3, 2025
2 min read
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Ever Wondered Why Cards Have Black Strips? Here's Your Answer

Discover what the black magnetic stripe (magstripe) on your credit and debit cards is and how it securely stores your data to process transactions. This article explains its importance, common uses, and how to protect it from damage.
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