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What Is an Aztec Barcode?

Aztec is a two-dimensional barcode that needs no surrounding quiet zone, so it fits where space is tight. It is widely used for transport tickets, including on-screen mobile tickets.

Sample data: AZTEC-TR-99

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Key facts

Year1995

StandardISO/IEC 24778

Capacityup to 3,000 characters

NoteNeeds no quiet zone; common on transport tickets

Where is it used?

Transport and rail tickets
On-screen mobile tickets
Boarding passes
Labels with very little free space

Frequently asked questions

What is Aztec?

Aztec is a two-dimensional barcode that needs no surrounding quiet zone, so it fits where space is tight. It is widely used for transport tickets, including on-screen mobile tickets.

How much data can Aztec hold?

Aztec capacity: up to 3,000 characters.

Where is Aztec used?

Main uses: Transport and rail tickets, On-screen mobile tickets, Boarding passes, Labels with very little free space.

Is Aztec 1D or 2D?

Aztec is a two-dimensional (matrix) code.