The Bank Identification Number (BIN) 522046 is issued by GROUPEMENT INTERBANCAIRE MONETIQUE DE L'UEMOA (GIM-UEMOA) in MALI. This is a MASTERCARD CREDIT card with MIXED 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 522046, you can determine: the card network (MASTERCARD), whether it's a credit, debit, or prepaid card (CREDIT), the card level (MIXED), the issuing bank (GROUPEMENT INTERBANCAIRE MONETIQUE DE L'UEMOA (GIM-UEMOA)), and the country of issuance (MALI). This information is useful for payment processors, merchants, and fraud prevention systems.