What is Aztec Code for Boarding Passes & Tickets?
Boarding passes and transit tickets are printed with a compact Aztec Code in the IATA BCBP or transport standard, because it packs the full passenger and journey record into a symbol small enough for a ticket stub and tolerant of folding and scanning at gates. Event organisers and transport operators use the same code for mobile and paper tickets. This tool generates Aztec patterns for ticket artwork and demos.
Common Uses for Aztec Code for Boarding Passes & Tickets
- Airline boarding passes (IATA BCBP 2D barcode)
- Rail, ferry and metro ticket stubs
- Event and festival entry tickets
- Ticket prototypes and print-on-demand passes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do boarding passes use Aztec Code?
IATA standardized the BCBP 2D barcode on Aztec because it holds a full passenger record in a very small, quiet-zone-free symbol that prints fast and scans reliably on paper.
What is in a boarding pass Aztec code?
The IATA BCBP record: passenger name, airline, flight number, date, origin/destination, seat, sequence number and ticket data - all in one compact code.
Can Aztec codes scan from a phone screen?
Yes. Aztec reads well from screens and printed paper alike, which is why mobile boarding passes and printed stubs both work at the gate.
Can I batch generate Aztec ticket codes?
Yes, paste one record per line and generate a sheet of sequential ticket codes.
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