diff --git a/dispenser/dispenser.go b/dispenser/dispenser.go
index b03792b..1f43e49 100644
--- a/dispenser/dispenser.go
+++ b/dispenser/dispenser.go
@@ -251,6 +251,8 @@ func CardToEncoderPosition(port *serial.Port) (string, error) {
 		return "", fmt.Errorf("error sending ENQ to prompt device: %v", err)
 	}
 
+	time.Sleep(delay)
+
 	//Check card position status
 	status, err := CheckDispenserStatus(port)
 	if err != nil {
@@ -281,6 +283,8 @@ func CardOutOfMouth(port *serial.Port) (string, error) {
 		return "", fmt.Errorf("error sending ENQ to prompt device: %v", err)
 	}
 
+	time.Sleep(delay)
+
 	//Check card position status
 	status, err := CheckDispenserStatus(port)
 	if err != nil {
diff --git a/main.go b/main.go
index 48c135f..fc7a8a2 100644
--- a/main.go
+++ b/main.go
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ import (
 )
 
 const (
-	buildVersion   = "1.0.11"
+	buildVersion   = "1.0.12"
 	serviceName    = "hardlink"
 	customLayout   = "2006-01-02 15:04:05 -0700"
 	transactionUrl = "http://127.0.0.1:18181/start-transaction/"
diff --git a/release notes.md b/release notes.md
index a42e16f..681be8a 100644
--- a/release notes.md	
+++ b/release notes.md	
@@ -2,6 +2,9 @@
 
 builtVersion is a const in main.go
 
+#### 1.0.12 - 11 August 2024
+added delay before checking dispenser status
+
 #### 1.0.11 - 11 August 2024
 updated Salto key encoding workflow