an identification number consisting of a two-part code assigned to banks and savings associations; the first part shows the location and the second identifies the bank itself
The six-digit number assigned by Visa and MasterCard to identify a member (Issuer or Acquirer) or processor for authorization, clearing or settlement processing. The Issuer assigns the six digits as the first six digits of the card number. The Acquirer assigns the six digits as the first six digits of the merchant number. A Visa number always begins with “4â€, MasterCard numbers with a “5â€.
the first six digits of a credit card, debit card, charge card, etc. These identify the institution that issued the card to the card holder. Online merchants may use BIN lookups to help validate transactions. For example, if the credit card's BIN indicates a bank in one country, while the customer's billing address is in another, the transaction may call for extra security.
The digits of a credit card that identify the issuing bank. It is sometimes the first six digits and is often referred to as a BIN.
The first six digits of a credit card, debit card, or any charge card identifying the bank that issued the card.
The first six digits of a Visa or MasterCard account number. This number is used to identify the card issuing institution.
the numbers on the credit card, which unambiguously determine the issuing bank. Usually these are the first six numbers.
Visa/MasterCard assigns unique, identifying numbers to each member acquiring or issuing bank. These numbers identify parts of both credit card and merchant account numbers.
An identification number assigned by Visa to each of its member financial institutions, banks and processors.
The first six digits of a Visa or MasterCard account number. This number provides a possibility to specify the card issuer (financial institution).
The digit identification number assigned to both cardholder and merchant banks.
The first six digits of a Visa or MasterCard account number, which identifies the bank that issued the card.
A unique series of numbers assigned by MasterCard or VISA to a principal member institution that identifies the member in transaction processing. It is the first three to six digits of a standard cardholder account number and can be used by the member's affiliates, if necessary.
A Bank Identification Number (BIN) is the first six digits of the number of various financial cards. These digits identify which network the card belongs to as well as which organization issued it.
