The Bank Identification Number (BIN) 516997 is issued by COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA in AUSTRALIA. This is a MASTERCARD DEBIT card with PREPAID level.
BIN (Bank Identification Number), also known as IIN (Issuer Identification Number), refers to the first 6 digits of a payment card number. These digits identify the card-issuing institution, card type, and other attributes used for routing and fraud prevention.
By looking up BIN 516997, you can determine: the card network (MASTERCARD), whether it's a credit, debit, or prepaid card (DEBIT), the card level (PREPAID), the issuing bank (COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA), and the country of issuance (AUSTRALIA). This information is useful for payment processors, merchants, and fraud prevention systems.