The BIN object

A BIN (Bank Identification Number) is the initial set of four to six numbers that appear on a payment card. This provides information regarding the issuer of the card.

Attributes

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id

string,null

A unique identifier for a BIN.

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bin

string,null

The 6-digit number

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brand

enum

The payment card brand

Possible enum values

amex

diners_club

discover

mastercard

visa

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issuer

string,null

The issuer of the payment card.

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type

enum

The type of payment card.

Possible enum values

credit

debit

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category

string,null

The payment card category

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bank_url

string,null

The website URL of the associated bank.

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sample_pan

string,null

An example Primary Account Number for the bin.

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THE BIN OBJECT

{
  "id": "bin_fWXVJF8HWYSdQ",
  "bin": "414720",
  "brand": "visa",
  "issuer": "CHASE BANK USA, N.A.",
  "type": "credit",
  "category": "SIGNATURE",
  "bank_url": "www.chase.com",
  "sample_pan": "4147206867378753"
}