[Home](./index.md) > [@digitalpersona/devices](./devices.md) > [CardsReader](./devices.cardsreader.md) > [getCardInfo](./devices.cardsreader.getcardinfo.md) ## CardsReader.getCardInfo() method Reads card data from a specific card. Signature: ```typescript getCardInfo(reader: string): Promise; ``` ## Parameters | Parameter | Type | Description | | --- | --- | --- | | reader | string | a name of a card reader where the card was presented. | Returns: `Promise` 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.