Bin Checker Pro

Lookup Bank Identification Numbers (BIN) and get detailed card information including card scheme, type, issuer details, and country data.

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Table of Contents

• Features
• What is a BIN?
• Use Cases
• Quick Start
• Input Parameters
• Output Fields
• Dataset Views
• Sample Output
• FAQ

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Features

Feature	Description
💳 Card Scheme Detection	Identify Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, JCB, and more
🏦 Issuer Information	Get bank name, website, and phone number
🌍 Country Details	Country name, flag, region, currency, and language
📋 Card Type	Credit, Debit, or Prepaid classification
⭐ Card Level	Classic, Gold, Platinum, Business, Corporate, etc.
🔄 Bulk Lookup	Check multiple BINs in a single run
📊 Clean Output	Structured data ready for analysis

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What is a BIN?

BIN (Bank Identification Number) is the first 6-8 digits of a credit or debit card number. It identifies:

• Card Network - Visa, Mastercard, Amex, etc.
• Issuing Bank - The financial institution that issued the card
• Card Type - Credit, Debit, or Prepaid
• Country of Origin - Where the card was issued

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Use Cases

Use Case	Description	Benefit
Payment Validation	Verify card details before processing	Reduce failed transactions
Fraud Prevention	Detect suspicious card origins	Minimize chargebacks
E-commerce	Validate customer payment methods	Improve checkout success
Financial Analysis	Analyze card distribution patterns	Data-driven insights
Compliance	Verify card issuer locations	Meet regulatory requirements

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Quick Start

Single BIN Lookup

{
  "bins": ["400115"]
}

Multiple BINs Lookup

{
  "bins": ["400115", "545301", "371449", "424242"]
}

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Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
bins	Array	✅ Yes	Array of BIN numbers. Each BIN must be 6-8 digits only

Input Tips

• Enter only the first 6-8 digits of the card number
• Each BIN must match pattern: ^[0-9]{6,8}$
• Supports bulk lookup with multiple BINs
• Duplicates are automatically removed

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Output Fields

Card Information

Field	Type	Description
bin	String	The BIN number
valid	Boolean	Whether the BIN is valid
scheme	String	Card scheme (VISA, MASTERCARD, etc.)
brand	String	Card brand
type	String	Card type (CREDIT, DEBIT, PREPAID)
level	String	Card level (CLASSIC, GOLD, PLATINUM, etc.)
isCommercial	Boolean	Is it a commercial/business card
isPrepaid	Boolean	Is it a prepaid card
currency	String	Card currency code

Issuer Information

Field	Type	Description
issuerName	String	Name of the issuing bank
issuerWebsite	String	Bank website URL
issuerPhone	String	Bank phone number

Country Information

Field	Type	Description
countryName	String	Country name
countryNative	String	Country name in native language
countryFlag	String	Country flag emoji
countryCode	String	ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code
countryCode3	String	ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 code
capital	String	Capital city
region	String	Geographic region
subregion	String	Geographic subregion
countryCurrency	String	Country currency code
countryCurrencyName	String	Currency name
countryCurrencySymbol	String	Currency symbol
language	String	Primary language
languageCode	String	Language code
countryIDD	String	International dialing code

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Dataset Views

This actor provides organized table views for easy data analysis:

View	Description
📊 BIN Overview	Quick summary with scheme, type, and country
💳 Card Details	Card scheme, brand, type, level, and prepaid status
🏦 Issuer Information	Bank name, website, and contact details
🌍 Country Information	Full country details with region and currency
📋 Full Details	Complete BIN data in one view

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Sample Output

{
  "bin": "400115",
  "valid": true,
  "scheme": "VISA",
  "brand": "VISA",
  "type": "DEBIT",
  "level": "PREPAID BUSINESS",
  "isCommercial": true,
  "isPrepaid": true,
  "currency": "JPY",
  "issuerName": "ORIENT CORPORATION",
  "issuerWebsite": "https://www.orico.co.jp",
  "issuerPhone": "+81358771111",
  "countryName": "JAPAN",
  "countryNative": "日本",
  "countryFlag": "🇯🇵",
  "countryCode": "JP",
  "countryCode3": "JPN",
  "capital": "Tokyo",
  "region": "Asia",
  "subregion": "Eastern Asia",
  "countryCurrency": "JPY",
  "countryCurrencyName": "Japanese yen",
  "countryCurrencySymbol": "¥",
  "language": "Japanese",
  "languageCode": "JA",
  "countryIDD": "81"
}

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FAQ

What is a BIN number?

BIN (Bank Identification Number) is the first 6-8 digits of a payment card. It identifies the card issuer, type, and country of origin.

How many BINs can I check at once?

You can check multiple BINs in a single run. Simply add them to the bins array.

What card schemes are supported?

The actor supports all major card schemes including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB, Diners Club, UnionPay, and more.

What if a BIN is not found?

If a BIN is not found in the database, the result will show valid: false with an error message.

Is the data accurate?

BIN data is sourced from comprehensive databases and is regularly updated to ensure accuracy.

Can I use this for fraud detection?

Yes, BIN lookup is commonly used for fraud prevention by verifying card origin and type before processing payments.

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