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ISO 8583 Studio

Parse raw hex messages into structured data with visual bitmap display

Raw Input
Parsed Output VISA
// Paste a hex message to decode...
// The parser auto-detects Visa, Mastercard, Amex, and Discover formats.

Understanding ISO 8583 Message Structure

ISO 8583 is the international standard for financial transaction card originated messages. It defines a message format and communication flow for systems that exchange electronic transactions.

Message Type Indicator (MTI)

The first 4 digits identify the message type. Common MTIs include: 0200 (Authorization Request), 0210 (Authorization Response), 0400 (Reversal Request), and 0800 (Network Management).

Bitmap

The bitmap (16 or 32 hex characters) indicates which data fields are present in the message. Each bit corresponds to a field number (1-64 for primary, 65-128 for secondary).

Data Elements

Fields follow the bitmap in order. Each field has a specific format (fixed or variable length) defined by the card network specification (Visa Base I, Mastercard IPM, etc.).

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📖 About This Tool

What is the ISO 8583 Studio?

The ISO 8583 Studio is a free online parser that converts raw hexadecimal ISO 8583 financial transaction messages into human-readable structured JSON. It decodes the MTI, bitmap, and all data elements including Field 55 EMV data with recursive BER-TLV parsing. Supports Visa, Mastercard, Amex, and Discover message formats.

🛠️ How to Use
  1. Paste your raw hexadecimal ISO 8583 message into the input field.
  2. Select the message dialect (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, or Discover).
  3. Click "Parse" to decode the message into structured JSON.
  4. Review the parsed fields, bitmap visualization, and any EMV tag data.
  5. Use the AI Copilot button for automated root cause analysis.
❓ FAQ

What ISO 8583 message formats are supported?

The parser supports ISO 8583:1987 and ISO 8583:1993 variants for Visa, Mastercard, Amex, and Discover. It handles both ASCII and BCD length indicators depending on the network dialect.

Can it parse Field 55 EMV data?

Yes. Field 55 (EMV Data) is automatically parsed into its constituent BER-TLV tags with English names and descriptions for over 255 known EMV tags.

Is my transaction data safe?

Absolutely. All parsing happens 100% client-side in your browser using JavaScript. No data is ever transmitted to any server.

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