BIN Checker Pro Lookup Bank Identification Numbers (BIN) and get detailed card information including card scheme, type, issuer details, and country data. --- ## Table of Contents - Features - What is a BIN? - Use Cases - Quick Start - Input Parameters - Output Fields - Dataset Views - Sample Output - FAQ --- ## Features | Feature | Description | |---------|-------------| | 💳 Card Scheme Detection | Identify Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, JCB, and more | | 🏦 Issuer Information | Get bank name, website, and phone number | | 🌍 Country Details | Country name, flag, region, currency, and language | | 📋 Card Type | Credit, Debit, or Prepaid classification | | ⭐ Card Level | Classic, Gold, Platinum, Business, Corporate, etc. | | 🔄 Bulk Lookup | Check multiple BINs in a single run | | 📊 Clean Output | Structured data ready for analysis | --- ## What is a BIN? BIN (Bank Identification Number) is the first 6-8 digits of a credit or debit card number. It identifies: - Card Network - Visa, Mastercard, Amex, etc. - Issuing Bank - The financial institution that issued the card - Card Type - Credit, Debit, or Prepaid - Country of Origin - Where the card was issued --- ## Use Cases | Use Case | Description | Benefit | |----------|-------------|---------| | Payment Validation | Verify card details before processing | Reduce failed transactions | | Fraud Prevention | Detect suspicious card origins | Minimize chargebacks | | E-commerce | Validate customer payment methods | Improve checkout success | | Financial Analysis | Analyze card distribution patterns | Data-driven insights | | Compliance | Verify card issuer locations | Meet regulatory requirements | --- ## Quick Start ### Single BIN Lookup json { "bins": ["400115"] } ### Multiple BINs Lookup json { "bins": ["400115", "545301", "371449", "424242"] } --- ## Input Parameters | Parameter | Type | Required | Description | |-----------|------|:--------:|-------------| | bins | Array | ✅ Yes | Array of BIN numbers. Each BIN must be 6-8 digits only | ### Input Tips - Enter only the first 6-8 digits of the card number - Each BIN must match pattern: ^[0-9]{6,8}$ - Supports bulk lookup with multiple BINs - Duplicates are automatically removed --- ## Output Fields ### Card Information | Field | Type | Description | |-------|------|-------------| | bin | String | The BIN number | | valid | Boolean | Whether the BIN is valid | | scheme | String | Card scheme (VISA, MASTERCARD, etc.) | | brand | String | Card brand | | type | String | Card type (CREDIT, DEBIT, PREPAID) | | level | String | Card level (CLASSIC, GOLD, PLATINUM, etc.) | | isCommercial | Boolean | Is it a commercial/business card | | isPrepaid | Boolean | Is it a prepaid card | | currency | String | Card currency code | ### Issuer Information | Field | Type | Description | |-------|------|-------------| | issuerName | String | Name of the issuing bank | | issuerWebsite | String | Bank website URL | | issuerPhone | String | Bank phone number | ### Country Information | Field | Type | Description | |-------|------|-------------| | countryName | String | Country name | | countryNative | String | Country name in native language | | countryFlag | String | Country flag emoji | | countryCode | String | ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code | | countryCode3 | String | ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 code | | capital | String | Capital city | | region | String | Geographic region | | subregion | String | Geographic subregion | | countryCurrency | String | Country currency code | | countryCurrencyName | String | Currency name | | countryCurrencySymbol | String | Currency symbol | | language | String | Primary language | | languageCode | String | Language code | | countryIDD | String | International dialing code | --- ## Dataset Views This actor provides organized table views for easy data analysis: | View | Description | |------|-------------| | 📊 BIN Overview | Quick summary with scheme, type, and country | | 💳 Card Details | Card scheme, brand, type, level, and prepaid status | | 🏦 Issuer Information | Bank name, website, and contact details | | 🌍 Country Information | Full country details with region and currency | | 📋 Full Details | Complete BIN data in one view | --- ## Sample Output json { "bin": "400115", "valid": true, "scheme": "VISA", "brand": "VISA", "type": "DEBIT", "level": "PREPAID BUSINESS", "isCommercial": true, "isPrepaid": true, "currency": "JPY", "issuerName": "ORIENT CORPORATION", "issuerWebsite": "https://www.orico.co.jp", "issuerPhone": "+81358771111", "countryName": "JAPAN", "countryNative": "日本", "countryFlag": "🇯🇵", "countryCode": "JP", "countryCode3": "JPN", "capital": "Tokyo", "region": "Asia", "subregion": "Eastern Asia", "countryCurrency": "JPY", "countryCurrencyName": "Japanese yen", "countryCurrencySymbol": "¥", "language": "Japanese", "languageCode": "JA", "countryIDD": "81" } --- ## FAQ ### What is a BIN number? BIN (Bank Identification Number) is the first 6-8 digits of a payment card. It identifies the card issuer, type, and country of origin. ### How many BINs can I check at once? You can check multiple BINs in a single run. Simply add them to the bins array. ### What card schemes are supported? The actor supports all major card schemes including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB, Diners Club, UnionPay, and more. ### What if a BIN is not found? If a BIN is not found in the database, the result will show valid: false with an error message. ### Is the data accurate? BIN data is sourced from comprehensive databases and is regularly updated to ensure accuracy. ### Can I use this for fraud detection? Yes, BIN lookup is commonly used for fraud prevention by verifying card origin and type before processing payments. --- ## Keywords BIN checker, BIN lookup, bank identification number, card BIN lookup, credit card BIN checker, debit card BIN lookup, BIN database, card issuer lookup, payment card validation, BIN validator, card scheme detection, Visa BIN, Mastercard BIN, Amex BIN, card type checker, issuer identification number, IIN lookup, payment fraud prevention, card verification, Apify BIN checker