What is MIME type "application/x-shortpaymentdescriptor"?

A MIME type is a string that tells browsers and other tools how to handle a particular kind of file.

The MIME type application/x-shortpaymentdescriptor identifies files that store a compact description of payment instructions. It encodes payment details in a short, text-based format that many payment and banking systems can process quickly.

Files using this MIME type often come with the file extension SPAYD. The format is designed to include key payment information such as an account identifier, transaction amount, currency, and a reference note. This design makes it ideal for rapid data exchange, especially in environments that require quick verification like mobile payment apps and QR code scans.

Compact design: Encodes only essential payment information.
Quick processing: Facilitates fast data parsing by compatible systems.
Interoperability: Easily integrated into various mobile and online payment platforms.
Data transfer: Ideal for embedding in QR codes and digital invoices.

For further details on similar file types, visit File Extension Info.

Associated file extensions

.spayd

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

When serving content with this MIME type, set the Content-Type header:


    Content-Type: application/x-shortpaymentdescriptor

HTML

In HTML, you can specify the MIME type in various elements:


    <a href="file.dat" type="application/x-shortpaymentdescriptor">Download file</a>

Server-side (Node.js)

Setting the Content-Type header in Node.js:


    const http = require('http');
    
    http.createServer((req, res) => {
      res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'application/x-shortpaymentdescriptor');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);

Associated file extensions

.spayd

FAQ

What is a MIME type?

A MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) type is a standard that indicates the nature and format of a document, file, or assortment of bytes. MIME types are defined and standardized in IETF's RFC 6838.

MIME types are important because they help browsers and servers understand how to process a file. When a browser receives a file from a server, it uses the MIME type to determine how to display or handle the content, whether it's an image to display, a PDF to open in a viewer, or a video to play.

MIME types consist of a type and a subtype, separated by a slash (e.g., text/html, image/jpeg, application/pdf). Some MIME types also include optional parameters.

How do I find the MIME type for a file?

You can check the file extension or use a file identification tool such as file --mime-type on the command line. Many programming languages also provide libraries to detect MIME types.

Why are multiple MIME types listed for one extension?

Different applications and historical conventions may use alternative MIME identifiers for the same kind of file. Showing them all helps ensure compatibility across systems.