The Bank Identification Number (BIN) 557196 is issued by FIRST MERCHANTS BANK in UNITED STATES. This is a MASTERCARD DEBIT card with 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 557196, you can determine: the card network (MASTERCARD), whether it's a credit, debit, or prepaid card (DEBIT), the card level (BUSINESS), the issuing bank (FIRST MERCHANTS BANK), and the country of issuance (UNITED STATES). This information is useful for payment processors, merchants, and fraud prevention systems.