ACR32 MobileMate Card Reader is the ideal tool that you can use with your mobile device. Combining two card technologies into one, it provides its user the flexibility to use magnetic stripe cards and smart cards without the additional cost.

Additionally, ACR32 MobileMate uses a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery as its power supply and a standard 3.5mm audio jack interface, thus allowing it to be integrated impeccably into any mobile device in the market.

ACR32 MobileMate is a reliable mobile card reader that uses AES-128 encryption algorithm and DUKPT Key Management System for secure transactions. It seamlessly unites card reader functionality with mobility, which allows you to access secure applications anytime, anywhere.

Should you wish to try out the demo apps for ACR32, please download the app from Google Play and App Store.

Mobile PC-Linked USB Audio Jack Battery Powered Single Contact Card Slot Magnetic Stripe Reader
  • 3.5mm Audio Jack Interface
  • USB-Powered (PC-linked Mode):
    • USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface
    • CCID Compliance
    • Application Programming Interface:
      • Supports PC/SC
      • Supports CT-API (through wrapper on top of PC/SC)
  • Battery-Powered:
    • Powered by a Lithium-ion battery (rechargeable through PC-linked mode)
  • Smart Card Reader:
    • Supports ISO7816 CLass A, B and C (5 V, 3V, 1.8 V) cards
    • Supports microprocessor cards with T=0 and T=1 protocol
    • Supports memory cards
    • Supports PPS (Protocol and Parameters Selection)
    • Features Short Circuit Protection
  • Magnetic Stripe Card Reader:
    • Reads up to two tracks of card data (Track 1 / Track 2)
    • Capable of bidirectional reading
    • Supports AES128 encryption algorithm
    • Supports DUKPT Key Management System
    • Supports ISO 7810 / 7811 magnetic cards
    • Supports Hi-Coercivity and Low-Coercivity magnetic cards
    • Supports JIS1 and JIS2
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions (mm) 60.0 mm (L) x 45.0 mm (W) x 16.0 mm (H)
Weight (g) 30.5 g (with battery)
Bluetooth Interface
Power Source USB Full Speed (12 Mbps)
Audio Jack Communication Interface
Protocol Bi-directional Audio Jack Interface
Connector Type 3.5 mm 4-pole Audio Jack
Power Source Battery-powered
USB Interface
Protocol USB CCID
Power Source From USB Port
Speed USB Full Speed (12 Mbps)
Cable Length 1 m, Detachable
Contact Smart Card Interface
Number of Slots 1 Full-sized Card Slot
Standard ISO 7816 Parts 1-3, Class A, B, C (5 V, 3 V, 1.8 V)
Protocol T=0; T=1; Memory Card Support
Magnetic Card Interface
Standard ISO 7810/7811 Hi-Co and Low-Co Magnetic Cards
JIS 1 and JIS 2
Other Features
Encryption In-device AES encryption algorithm DUKPT Key Management System
Certifications/Compliance
Certifications/Compliance EN 60950/IEC 60950
ISO 7811
ISO 7816
USB Full Speed
EMV Level 1 (Contact)
PC/SC
CCID
VCCI (Japan)
KC (Korea)
CE
FCC
RoHS 2
REACH
Microsoft® WHQL
Device Driver Operating System Support
Device Driver Operating System Support Windows®
Linux®
MAC OS®
Solaris
Android™ 2.0 and later
iOS 5.0 and later
Supported Mobile Device
Supported Mobile Device For the full list of supported devices, please click here.

ACR32 is end-of-life already. To inquire about a suitable replacement or pending orders, please contact [email protected].

Drivers for ACR32
Audio Jack Interface OS Support
Android EVK  2 MB
Version 1.0.1
20-Nov-2018
Android 2.0 and above
iOS EVK  3 MB
Version 1.0.1
20-Nov-2018
iOS 5.0 and above
USB Interface OS Support
MSI Installer for PC/SC Driver  5.60 MB
Version 4.3.0.0
02-May-2019
Windows® XP, Windows® Vista, Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 10, Windows® 11, Windows® Server 2003, Windows® Server 2008, Windows® Server 2008 R2, Windows® Server 2012, Windows® Server 2012 R2, Windows® Server 2016 R2
MSI Installer for PC/SC Driver  5 MB
Version 4.0.6.0
14-Nov-2014
Windows® 7 (for users who did not install required Microsoft Windows Updates and get driver signature error (Code 52))
PC/SC Drivers  1.05 MB
Version 4.3.0.0
02-May-2019
Windows® XP, Windows® Vista, Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 10, Windows® 11, Windows® Server 2003, Windows® Server 2008, Windows® Server 2008 R2, Windows® Server 2012, Windows® Server 2012 R2, Windows® Server 2016 R2
CT-API Library  2.04 MB
Version 1.0.1.1
23-Jan-2017
Windows® XP, Windows® Server 2003, Windows® Vista, Windows® Server 2008, Windows® Server 2008 R2, Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows 8.1, Windows® Server 2012, Windows® Server 2012 R2, Windows® 10, Windows® 11
CT-API Library  261 KB
Version 1.0.1
23-Jan-2017
Linux®, Mac OS® X 10.5, Mac OS® X10.6, Mac OS® X10.7, Mac OS® X10.8, Mac OS® X10.9



Manuals & Datasheets for ACR32
Product Presentation

Product Presentation of ACR3x Mobile Card Readers

Technical Specification

Technical Specification of ACR32 MobileMate Card Reader

Reference Manual

Reference Manual of ACR3x Mobile Card Readers

User Manual

User Manual of ACR3x Library (Android and iOS)

User Guide (Android)

User Guide for ACS MobileMate app (Android)

Reference Manual

Supported Mobile Devices of ACR3x Swipe Card Reader