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# readerIdentifier

The unique identifier for this card reader.

```
var readerIdentifier: String { get async throws }
```

## Discussion

Include this identifier in support requests or tracing incidents to help
track down potential problems. If the identifier isn’t readable,
getting this value throws a [`PaymentCardReaderError`](/documentation/ProximityReader/PaymentCardReaderError).

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