The Bank Identification Number (BIN) 521472 is issued by STARLING BANK LIMITED in GERMANY. This is a MASTERCARD DEBIT card with WORLD 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 521472, you can determine: the card network (MASTERCARD), whether it's a credit, debit, or prepaid card (DEBIT), the card level (WORLD), the issuing bank (STARLING BANK LIMITED), and the country of issuance (GERMANY). This information is useful for payment processors, merchants, and fraud prevention systems.