BIN directory
Browse every BIN in the directory. Search by bank, country or card level, filter by network, and open any entry for the full breakdown.
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Look up any BIN for free. Upgrade for the full directory, bank profiles and tools for keeping track of the cards you see.
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Questions
Is the free plan really free?
Yes. Lookups, the card breakdown, network details and the currency converter are free, with no account needed. Free accounts get 50 lookups and 10 payment risk profiles a month, and looking up a BIN you've already checked that month doesn't count again.
Where does the data come from?
BIN data comes from public and licensed BIN databases, and the directory grows as BINs are looked up. Banks reissue and reassign ranges, so always confirm important details with the issuing bank.
Can I cancel at any time?
Yes. Paid plans will be billed monthly or yearly and can be cancelled whenever you like. You keep access until the end of the period you've paid for.
Do you ever need my full card number?
Never. binlookup.xyz only uses the first 6 to 8 digits, which identify the bank and card type, not you or your account. Never share a full card number, expiry date or security code with any website you don't trust.
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BIN lookup API
Get the issuing bank, card network, type, level, prepaid status and country for any BIN as clean JSON. One request, no card data needed beyond the first 6 to 8 digits.
curl https://api.binlookup.xyz/v1/bin/465859 \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"const res = await fetch("https://api.binlookup.xyz/v1/bin/465859", {
headers: { Authorization: "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" },
});
const card = await res.json();
console.log(card.bank.name, card.country.alpha2);import requests
res = requests.get(
"https://api.binlookup.xyz/v1/bin/465859",
headers={"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"},
)
card = res.json()
print(card["bank"]["name"], card["country"]["alpha2"]){
"bin": "465859",
"scheme": "visa",
"type": "debit",
"brand": "Visa Classic",
"prepaid": false,
"country": { "alpha2": "GB", "name": "United Kingdom", "currency": "GBP" },
"bank": { "name": "Barclays Bank UK Plc", "url": "www.barclays.co.uk" },
"risk": { "score": 14, "level": "Low" }
}Preview of the planned API. Field names may change before launch; early-access members will hear about any changes first.
What you get
Issuer and card data
Bank name and contact details, network, credit or debit, card level, prepaid status, country and currency.
Risk score included
The same payment risk profile as the website: a 0–100 score, level and the factors behind it.
6- and 8-digit BINs
Send the first 6 or 8 digits. Never the full card number, so your systems stay out of card-data scope.
Fast JSON over HTTPS
A single GET request with a simple API key. Works from any language or platform.
Usage dashboard
See requests, remaining quota and errors, and rotate keys when you need to.
Fair, predictable pricing
Included with the Business plan, with higher volumes available on request.
Built for
- Checkout fraud rules. Flag prepaid cards or cards issued far from the customer's location before you capture the payment.
- Better checkout forms. Show the right card logo and check the card type as the customer types the first digits.
- Payment routing and currency. Route payments by issuing country, or show prices in the card's billing currency.
- Chargeback and payment analytics. Break down approvals, declines and disputes by bank, country and card type.
Get early API access
Join the early-access list and we'll send you an API key as soon as it's ready, plus updates on the launch.
API questions
When will the BIN lookup API launch?
It's in development now. Join the early-access list and you'll be among the first to get an API key.
Do I need to send full card numbers?
No, and you shouldn't. The API only needs the first 6 to 8 digits. Sending only the BIN keeps full card numbers out of your requests and logs, which helps keep your systems out of PCI DSS card-data scope.
What data does the API return?
The issuing bank and its contact details, card network, credit or debit, card level, prepaid status, issuing country and currency, plus a payment risk score on the Business plan.
How much does the API cost?
API access is included with the Business plan. If you need higher volumes, get in touch through the early-access form.
Who issued your card?
Enter the first 6–8 digits of a card to see the issuing bank, network, card type and country.
Only the first 6–8 digits are needed. Never share a full card number, expiry date or CVV.
What is a BIN?
A BIN (bank identification number) is the first 6 to 8 digits of a payment card number. It identifies the bank or company that issued the card, and the type of card it is. You'll also see it called an IIN (issuer identification number), which is the official name in the ISO/IEC 7812 standard. The two terms mean the same thing.
Since 2022, Visa and Mastercard have been moving to 8-digit BINs. If a 6-digit lookup gives a general answer, try the first 8 digits for a more exact match.
What a BIN lookup tells you
- Issuing bank
- The bank or card company that issued the card, with its website and phone number when known.
- Card network
- Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB, UnionPay, Diners Club or Maestro.
- Credit or debit
- Whether payments come from a credit line or straight out of a bank account.
- Card level
- The product tier, such as Classic, Gold, Platinum, Signature or World Elite.
- Prepaid
- Whether it's a prepaid card loaded with funds in advance.
- Country and currency
- Where the card was issued and the currency it's billed in.
How to look up a BIN
- Find the first 6 to 8 digits of the card number, on the front of the card or in your banking app.
- Type them into the search box at the top of this page. Never enter the full card number, expiry date or security code.
- See the results instantly: the issuing bank, network, card type and country, plus tips if the card is billed in another currency.
Who uses BIN lookups
Cardholders
Check which bank issued a card, whether it's credit or debit, and what to expect when paying abroad.
Online shops
See the card's country, type and prepaid status to spot payments worth a second look and reduce chargebacks.
Developers and payment teams
Browse BINs by bank and country in the BIN directory, and the BIN lookup API coming to the Business plan.
BIN lookup FAQ
What is a BIN number?
A BIN, or bank identification number, is the first 6 to 8 digits of a debit, credit or prepaid card number. It tells you which bank issued the card, the card network, whether it's credit or debit, and the country it was issued in.
Is it safe to look up my BIN?
Yes. The first 6 to 8 digits are shared by many cards from the same bank, so they can't identify you or your account. Never share your full card number, expiry date or security code with any website you don't trust.
Where do I find the BIN on my card?
It's the first 6 to 8 digits of the long number on the front of your card. Many banking apps also show the start of the card number in the card details screen.
Can a BIN lookup tell me who owns a card?
No. A BIN only identifies the bank and the type of card. It contains no information about the cardholder, their account or their balance.
What's the difference between a BIN and an IIN?
None in practice. IIN (issuer identification number) is the official term in the ISO/IEC 7812 standard, because cards aren't always issued by banks. BIN is the older name and is still the one most people use.
Why does a lookup show a different bank than I expected?
Banks merge, rebrand and transfer card ranges, and some cards are issued by a partner bank on behalf of a shop or fintech brand. The lookup shows the issuer registered for that range. Your bank can confirm the details.
Why do some results say "Unknown"?
BIN databases don't hold every detail for every range, especially for new or less common cards. Try the first 8 digits for a more specific match.
Are BIN lookups free?
Yes. You get 50 free lookups a month with no account needed. Pro adds unlimited lookups, payment risk profiles, the full BIN directory and more.