The Bank Identification Number (BIN) 538697 is issued by CLYDESDALE BANK PLC in UNITED KINGDOM. This is a MASTERCARD DEBIT card with PREPAID RELOADABLE 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 538697, you can determine: the card network (MASTERCARD), whether it's a credit, debit, or prepaid card (DEBIT), the card level (PREPAID RELOADABLE), the issuing bank (CLYDESDALE BANK PLC), and the country of issuance (UNITED KINGDOM). This information is useful for payment processors, merchants, and fraud prevention systems.