The Bank Identification Number (BIN) 556583 is issued by METRO BANK PLC in UNITED KINGDOM. This is a MASTERCARD CREDIT card with PREFERRED 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 556583, you can determine: the card network (MASTERCARD), whether it's a credit, debit, or prepaid card (CREDIT), the card level (PREFERRED BUSINESS), the issuing bank (METRO BANK PLC), and the country of issuance (UNITED KINGDOM). This information is useful for payment processors, merchants, and fraud prevention systems.