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Luhn algorithm

The Luhn algorithm or Luhn formula (creator: IBM scientist Hans Peter Luhn), also known as the "modulus 10" or "mod 10" algorithm, is a simple check digit formula used to validate a variety of identification numbers. The purpose is to design a numbering scheme in such a way that when a human is entering a number, a computer can quickly check it for errors.

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Luhn algorithm

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related to Uses · 21
Luhn algorithm → African ID, African Tax, Credit, Greek Social Security Numbers, ICCID, ID, Luhn, McDonald's, North American, OrgNr, Partita Iva, Provider Identifier, SIM, States Postal Service, Swedish Corporate Identity Numbers, Swedish Personal, Taco Bell, The Luhn, Tractor Supply Co, United StatesCanadian
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Luhn algorithm → Damm, It, Other, The Luhn, Verhoeff
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Luhn algorithm → July, Luhn, Rosetta Code

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Luhn algorithmrelated to External linksLuhn0.60section
Luhn algorithmrelated to External linksRosetta Code0.60section
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Luhn algorithmrelated to Strengths and weaknessesThe Luhn0.60section
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Luhn algorithmrelated to Strengths and weaknessesVerhoeff0.60section
Luhn algorithmrelated to Strengths and weaknessesDamm0.60section
Luhn algorithmrelated to UsesThe Luhn0.60section
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Luhn algorithmrelated to UsesNorth American0.60section
Luhn algorithmrelated to UsesProvider Identifier0.60section

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