The Bank Identification Number (BIN) 522901 is issued by STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA, LTD. in NIGERIA. This is a MASTERCARD DEBIT card with GOLD 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 522901, you can determine: the card network (MASTERCARD), whether it's a credit, debit, or prepaid card (DEBIT), the card level (GOLD), the issuing bank (STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA, LTD.), and the country of issuance (NIGERIA). This information is useful for payment processors, merchants, and fraud prevention systems.