The Bank Identification Number (BIN) 549859 is issued by CREDIT MUTUEL ARKEA in FRANCE. This is a MASTERCARD DEBIT card with WORLD ELITE 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 549859, you can determine: the card network (MASTERCARD), whether it's a credit, debit, or prepaid card (DEBIT), the card level (WORLD ELITE), the issuing bank (CREDIT MUTUEL ARKEA), and the country of issuance (FRANCE). This information is useful for payment processors, merchants, and fraud prevention systems.