The Bank Identification Number (BIN) 552697 is issued by ITAU UNIBANCO S.A. in BRAZIL. This is a MASTERCARD CREDIT card with ELECTRONIC BUSINESS 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 552697, you can determine: the card network (MASTERCARD), whether it's a credit, debit, or prepaid card (CREDIT), the card level (ELECTRONIC BUSINESS), the issuing bank (ITAU UNIBANCO S.A.), and the country of issuance (BRAZIL). This information is useful for payment processors, merchants, and fraud prevention systems.