BIN 526097
SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE BANK, LTD. • ZIMBABWE • MASTERCARD
About BIN 526097
BIN 526097 is a MASTERCARD debit card operating on the PLATINUM payment network, issued by SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE BANK, LTD. in ZIMBABWE (ZW). 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 526097?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 526097 identifies SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE BANK, LTD. 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 526097?
BIN 526097 was issued by SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE BANK, LTD., a financial institution operating in ZIMBABWE.
In which country is BIN 526097 registered?
BIN 526097 is registered in ZIMBABWE (country code: ZW). The issuing bank, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE BANK, LTD., holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in ZIMBABWE. Transactions on these cards typically involve ZIMBABWE-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 526097 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 526097 belongs to the debit 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 526097 use?
BIN 526097 operates on the MASTERCARD payment network using the PLATINUM 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 526097?
The primary currency associated with BIN 526097 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in ZIMBABWE. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 526097 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 526097 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.
