1	Keep the files as clean as possible. Do not include irrelevant information.
2	Each denomination (card face) should be in its own file.
3	The name of each file should clearly describe its contents.
4	All files should be in .TXT or .CSV format. If your information is in MS Word save it in Plain Text (*.txt) format.. If your information is in MS Excel save it in CSV (Comma Delimited) (*.CSV) format..
5	Each field within a record should be separated by a comma or tab.
6	All variable information to be printed on the cards must be included in each record. Please do not ask us to add information such as expiry dates or telephone numbers.
7	Each record should be on a separate line. DO NOT insert a blank line between records.
8	All files must contain a control number. If not, one will automatically be applied.
9	IMPORTANT - Each field should be a fixed length. The size of all records should be identical. Example: If you have 50,000 cards all serial numbers should be five characters (00001 to 50000).
10	Each file should contain headers identifying each field.

Sample of a tab delimited file Batch Serial Pin 19763286 0001 4394291380 19763287 0002 8138881916 19763288 0003 6009629641

Sample of a comma delimited file Batch,Serial,Pin 19763286,0001,4394291380 19763287,0002,813 888 1916 19763288,0003,600 962 9641

Regular e-mail does not allow the transmission of large files and is not secure. Pentagon uses an electronic file transmission service called FastStore which is secure and easy to use. Ask your account manager to register you. Of course, you can also send us your files on a CD or Zip disk. Files sent electronically must clearly state the company name, contact name and the names of the cards.