The Bank Identification Number (BIN) 552159 is issued by STANDARD CHARTERED BANK (TAIWAN) LIMITED in TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA. This is a MASTERCARD CREDIT card with PLATINUM 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 552159, you can determine: the card network (MASTERCARD), whether it's a credit, debit, or prepaid card (CREDIT), the card level (PLATINUM), the issuing bank (STANDARD CHARTERED BANK (TAIWAN) LIMITED), and the country of issuance (TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA). This information is useful for payment processors, merchants, and fraud prevention systems.