The Bank Identification Number (BIN) 553442 is issued by EURO KARTENSYSTEME GMBH in GERMANY. This is a MASTERCARD CREDIT card with DEFERRED DEBIT 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 553442, you can determine: the card network (MASTERCARD), whether it's a credit, debit, or prepaid card (CREDIT), the card level (DEFERRED DEBIT), the issuing bank (EURO KARTENSYSTEME GMBH), and the country of issuance (GERMANY). This information is useful for payment processors, merchants, and fraud prevention systems.