The Bank Identification Number (BIN) 542961 is issued by UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC in CONGO. This is a MASTERCARD DEBIT card with PREPAID 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 542961, you can determine: the card network (MASTERCARD), whether it's a credit, debit, or prepaid card (DEBIT), the card level (PREPAID), the issuing bank (UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC), and the country of issuance (CONGO). This information is useful for payment processors, merchants, and fraud prevention systems.