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What is a BIN?

A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also known as Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6-8 digits of a payment card number. These digits identify:

The card brand (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, etc.)
The issuing bank or financial institution
The card type (Credit, Debit, Prepaid)
The card level (Classic, Gold, Platinum, etc.)
The country of issuance

Example: In card number 5401 31XX XXXX XXXX, the BIN is 540131

How to Use BIN Scanner

1

Enter BIN

Enter the first 6-8 digits of a card number in the search box on the homepage.

2

Click Check BIN

Press the "Check BIN" button or hit Enter to search.

3

View Results

Instantly see card details including brand, type, bank, and country information.

Understanding Results

Field	Description
Brand	Card network (VISA, MASTERCARD, AMEX, DISCOVER, JCB, etc.)
Type	Payment mechanism (CREDIT, DEBIT, PREPAID, CHARGE)
Level	Card tier (CLASSIC, GOLD, PLATINUM, BUSINESS, CORPORATE, etc.)
Bank	Issuing financial institution name
Country	Country where the card was issued

Card Brands

VISA

Starts with 4

MC

Starts with 51-55, 2221-2720

AMEX

Starts with 34, 37

DISC

Starts with 6011, 65

JCB

Starts with 35

UP

Starts with 62

Card Types

Credit

Allows borrowing money from the issuer up to a credit limit. Payment is due at end of billing cycle.

Debit

Directly linked to a bank account. Funds are deducted immediately from the account.

Prepaid

Pre-loaded with a specific amount. Not linked to a bank account or credit line.

Card Levels

Classic/Standard - Basic card with standard features
Gold - Enhanced benefits and rewards
Platinum - Premium benefits and higher limits
Signature/World - Exclusive perks and concierge services
Infinite/Black - Top-tier with maximum benefits
Business/Corporate - Designed for business expenses

API Integration

BIN Scanner provides a free REST API for developers. No authentication required.

GET https://binscan.live/api/bin/{bin}

View Full API Documentation →

FAQ

Is BIN Scanner free to use?

Yes, BIN Scanner is completely free for both web interface and API access.

How accurate is the data?

Our database contains over 370,000 BIN records and is regularly updated. Accuracy is typically above 95%.

Is this legal?

Yes. BIN information is not considered sensitive data. It's publicly available and used for fraud prevention, payment routing, and analytics.

Do you store card numbers?

No. We only process the first 6-8 digits (BIN) and do not store full card numbers. No personal data is collected.

What are the rate limits?

The API allows 60 requests per minute per IP address. Contact us if you need higher limits.

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