BIN 540726
MAIWAND BANK • AFGHANISTAN • MASTERCARD
About BIN 540726
BIN 540726 is a MASTERCARD debit card operating on the PREPAID payment network, issued by MAIWAND BANK in AFGHANISTAN (AF). 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 540726?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 540726 identifies MAIWAND BANK 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 540726?
BIN 540726 was issued by MAIWAND BANK, a financial institution operating in AFGHANISTAN.
In which country is BIN 540726 registered?
BIN 540726 is registered in AFGHANISTAN (country code: AF). The issuing bank, MAIWAND BANK, holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in AFGHANISTAN. Transactions on these cards typically involve AFGHANISTAN-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 540726 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 540726 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 540726 use?
BIN 540726 operates on the MASTERCARD payment network using the PREPAID 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 540726?
The primary currency associated with BIN 540726 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in AFGHANISTAN. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 540726 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 540726 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.
