BIN Checker

A BIN (Bank Identification Number) is the first 6 to 8 digits of a payment card number. It identifies the card network (Visa, Mastercard, etc.), the issuing bank, the card type (debit or credit), and the country of issuance.

Yes, this BIN lookup tool is completely free to use. There is no sign-up or API key required. Simply enter the first 6–8 digits of a card number and get instant results.

Yes. A BIN is only the first 6–8 digits of a card — it cannot be used to make purchases or identify your account. The BIN is public information shared across millions of cards from the same issuer.

A BIN lookup reveals the card scheme (Visa, Mastercard, Amex), card type (debit, credit, prepaid), the issuing bank name, and the country where the bank is located.

Enter at least 6 digits for a standard BIN lookup. Some issuers use 8-digit BINs for more precise identification. Never enter a full card number — the first 6–8 digits are sufficient.

This BIN database covers 374,788 BIN ranges from 18,372 card issuers across 225 countries. You can search by BIN, browse by country, or look up a specific issuing bank.