The Bank Identification Number (BIN) 517231 is issued by BANCO DE LA NACION ARGENTINA in ARGENTINA. This is a MASTERCARD DEBIT card with PREPAID BUSINESS 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 517231, you can determine: the card network (MASTERCARD), whether it's a credit, debit, or prepaid card (DEBIT), the card level (PREPAID BUSINESS), the issuing bank (BANCO DE LA NACION ARGENTINA), and the country of issuance (ARGENTINA). This information is useful for payment processors, merchants, and fraud prevention systems.