BIN 548176
NOUVOBANQ - SEYCHELLES INTERNATIONAL MERCANTILE • SEYCHELLES • MASTERCARD
About BIN 548176
BIN 548176 is a MASTERCARD credit card operating on the STANDARD payment network, issued by NOUVOBANQ - SEYCHELLES INTERNATIONAL MERCANTILE in SEYCHELLES (SC). The default settlement currency for this card is Unknown. This is not a prepaid card — it is linked to a standard bank account or credit facility. Card numbers beginning with this BIN pass the Luhn algorithm validation, confirming they are structurally valid card numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BIN 548176?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 548176 identifies NOUVOBANQ - SEYCHELLES INTERNATIONAL MERCANTILE as the issuing institution for cards carrying this prefix. These digits tell payment processors which bank issued the card before the full transaction is initiated.
Which bank issued BIN 548176?
BIN 548176 was issued by NOUVOBANQ - SEYCHELLES INTERNATIONAL MERCANTILE, a financial institution operating in SEYCHELLES. You may reach them by phone at +2484293000. Their official website is http://www.nouvobanq.sc.
In which country is BIN 548176 registered?
BIN 548176 is registered in SEYCHELLES (country code: SC). The issuing bank, NOUVOBANQ - SEYCHELLES INTERNATIONAL MERCANTILE, holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in SEYCHELLES. Transactions on these cards typically involve SEYCHELLES-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 548176 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 548176 belongs to the credit card category. This is not a prepaid card, so it is linked to a standard bank account or approved credit facility.
What payment network does BIN 548176 use?
BIN 548176 operates on the MASTERCARD payment network using the STANDARD card scheme. This means all transactions made with cards carrying this BIN are routed and processed through MASTERCARD's global payment infrastructure.
What currency is associated with BIN 548176?
The primary currency associated with BIN 548176 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in SEYCHELLES. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 548176 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 548176 pass the Luhn algorithm. The Luhn algorithm is a standard checksum formula used by payment systems to detect miskeyed or structurally invalid card numbers. A passing result confirms the number range is mathematically valid.
