@digitalpersona/devices/dist/api/docs/devices.cardsreader.getcardinfo.md

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## CardsReader.getCardInfo() method

Reads card data from a specific card.

<b>Signature:</b>

```typescript
getCardInfo(reader: string): Promise<Card | null>;
```

## Parameters

|  Parameter | Type | Description |
|  --- | --- | --- |
|  reader | <code>string</code> | a name of a card reader where the card was presented. |

<b>Returns:</b>

`Promise<Card | null>`

a promise to return a card information. The promise can be fulfilled but return `null` if the card has no information. The promise will be rejected if a card is not found or in case of a reading error.