The Bank Identification Number (BIN) 542993 is issued by CAIXA CENTRAL DE CREDITO AGRICOLA MUTUO in PORTUGAL. This is a MASTERCARD CREDIT 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 542993, you can determine: the card network (MASTERCARD), whether it's a credit, debit, or prepaid card (CREDIT), the card level (GOLD), the issuing bank (CAIXA CENTRAL DE CREDITO AGRICOLA MUTUO), and the country of issuance (PORTUGAL). This information is useful for payment processors, merchants, and fraud prevention systems.