BIN 222989
PEFISA S.A. - CREDITO, FINANCIAMENTO E INVESTIMENTO • BRAZIL • MASTERCARD
About BIN 222989
BIN 222989 is a MASTERCARD credit card operating on the STANDARD payment network, issued by PEFISA S.A. - CREDITO, FINANCIAMENTO E INVESTIMENTO in BRAZIL (BR). 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 222989?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 222989 identifies PEFISA S.A. - CREDITO, FINANCIAMENTO E INVESTIMENTO 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 222989?
BIN 222989 was issued by PEFISA S.A. - CREDITO, FINANCIAMENTO E INVESTIMENTO, a financial institution operating in BRAZIL.
In which country is BIN 222989 registered?
BIN 222989 is registered in BRAZIL (country code: BR). The issuing bank, PEFISA S.A. - CREDITO, FINANCIAMENTO E INVESTIMENTO, holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in BRAZIL. Transactions on these cards typically involve BRAZIL-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 222989 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 222989 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 222989 use?
BIN 222989 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 222989?
The primary currency associated with BIN 222989 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in BRAZIL. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 222989 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 222989 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.
