The Edge required numbering specification is Interleaved 2 of 5, which starts with a unique four-digit assigned prefix based on the store account and card type and ends with a check digit, which is a calculated number to ensure validity.
Each card has a printed number and a barcode number, which also has a numerical representation. Either number can be used for entering or scanning the card.
Tender/Rewards/Referral Card Numbers:
The printed numbers on tender, rewards, and referral cards will always be 12 digits long.
- Example: 851400000010
Broken down, the number consists of 3 parts: [8514] [0000001] [0]
- 8514: represents the custom-assigned prefix for the store account and card type
- 0000001: represents the sequential card number
- 0: is the check digit.
Tender/Rewards/Referral Barcode Numbers:
The barcode numbers associated with tender, rewards, and referral cards will always be 14 digits long.
- Example: 59851400000010
Broken down, the number consists of 4 parts: [59] [8514] [0000001] [0]
- 59: represents the prefix that provides instruction to The Edge concerning the type of barcode scanned
- 8514: represents the custom-assigned prefix for the store account and card type
- 0000001: represents the sequential card number
- 0: is the check digit.