The Bank Identification Number (BIN) 552173 is issued by SOCIETE ARABE INTERNATIONALE DE BANQUE in EGYPT. 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 552173, you can determine: the card network (MASTERCARD), whether it's a credit, debit, or prepaid card (DEBIT), the card level (PREPAID), the issuing bank (SOCIETE ARABE INTERNATIONALE DE BANQUE), and the country of issuance (EGYPT). This information is useful for payment processors, merchants, and fraud prevention systems.