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What is computed checksum?

Updated: 12/13/2022
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A checksum is a part of almost any number you want to include self-verification. Some examples are credit card numbers, bank account numbers, computer file "fingerprints," and computer security codes. See related links for a more detailed explaination of ways checksum is calculated.

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