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Look up any card’s issuing bank, brand, type and country from its first 6 digits. Free, instant and no sign-up.

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Why it matters

Know the card before you ship

  • Spot country mismatches

    A card issued in one country, shipping to another and paying from a third is a classic fraud pattern. The BIN tells you where the card really comes from.

  • See the card type

    Prepaid and gift cards are popular with fraudsters because they are hard to trace. Knowing the type and level helps you decide which orders need a second look.

  • Stop chargebacks early

    Most fraud chargebacks start with an order that looked a little off. Checking the BIN first lets you cancel or verify it before it turns into a dispute.

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A BIN (Bank Identification Number), also called an IIN, is the first 6 to 8 digits of a payment card. It identifies the bank that issued the card, the card network and the type of card.