BIN 524973
BUTTERFIELD BANK (BARBADOS), LTD. • BARBADOS • MASTERCARD
About BIN 524973
BIN 524973 is a MASTERCARD credit card operating on the Unknown payment network, issued by BUTTERFIELD BANK (BARBADOS), LTD. in BARBADOS (BB). 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 524973?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 524973 identifies BUTTERFIELD BANK (BARBADOS), 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 524973?
BIN 524973 was issued by BUTTERFIELD BANK (BARBADOS), LTD., a financial institution operating in BARBADOS. You may reach them by phone at +12464314500. Their official website is http://www.bb.butterfieldgroup.com.
In which country is BIN 524973 registered?
BIN 524973 is registered in BARBADOS (country code: BB). The issuing bank, BUTTERFIELD BANK (BARBADOS), LTD., holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in BARBADOS. Transactions on these cards typically involve BARBADOS-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 524973 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 524973 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 524973 use?
BIN 524973 operates on the MASTERCARD payment network using the Unknown 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 524973?
The primary currency associated with BIN 524973 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in BARBADOS. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 524973 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 524973 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.
