The Bank Identification Number (BIN) 550198 is issued by NEXI PAYMENTS S.P.A. in ITALY. 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 550198, you can determine: the card network (MASTERCARD), whether it's a credit, debit, or prepaid card (DEBIT), the card level (PREPAID), the issuing bank (NEXI PAYMENTS S.P.A.), and the country of issuance (ITALY). This information is useful for payment processors, merchants, and fraud prevention systems.