The Bank Identification Number (BIN) 549178 is issued by BANCO DO ESTADO DO PARA S.A. in BRAZIL. This is a MASTERCARD DEBIT card with COMMERCIAL 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 549178, you can determine: the card network (MASTERCARD), whether it's a credit, debit, or prepaid card (DEBIT), the card level (COMMERCIAL), the issuing bank (BANCO DO ESTADO DO PARA S.A.), and the country of issuance (BRAZIL). This information is useful for payment processors, merchants, and fraud prevention systems.