The Bank Identification Number (BIN) 554517 is issued by CAIXA GERAL DE DEPOSITOS SA in PORTUGAL. This is a MASTERCARD CREDIT card with STANDARD 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 554517, you can determine: the card network (MASTERCARD), whether it's a credit, debit, or prepaid card (CREDIT), the card level (STANDARD), the issuing bank (CAIXA GERAL DE DEPOSITOS SA), and the country of issuance (PORTUGAL). This information is useful for payment processors, merchants, and fraud prevention systems.