The Bank Identification Number (BIN) 550066 is issued by BANQUE POUR LE COMMERCE EXTERIEUR LAO PUBLIC in LAO PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC. 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 550066, you can determine: the card network (MASTERCARD), whether it's a credit, debit, or prepaid card (CREDIT), the card level (GOLD), the issuing bank (BANQUE POUR LE COMMERCE EXTERIEUR LAO PUBLIC), and the country of issuance (LAO PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC). This information is useful for payment processors, merchants, and fraud prevention systems.