The Bank Identification Number (BIN) 518259 is issued by BANCO NACIONAL DE COSTA RICA in COSTA RICA. This is a MASTERCARD CREDIT card with Unknown 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 518259, you can determine: the card network (MASTERCARD), whether it's a credit, debit, or prepaid card (CREDIT), the card level (Unknown), the issuing bank (BANCO NACIONAL DE COSTA RICA), and the country of issuance (COSTA RICA). This information is useful for payment processors, merchants, and fraud prevention systems.