What is a magnetic stripe reader

Data capture device that reads information via contact with a

card carrying a magnetic stripe.
Also called card swipe machine or just swipe machine because
the card must be passed (swiped) through a slot for reading the
stored information.
how it works

The Magnetic Stripe Reader, reads the plastic film on the back of any type of debit or credit card.
The film on the back on the card has a particular code embedded and when an individual slides the
card, the reader is able to automatically pick up the code, within seconds.