BIN 234053
BANCO DO ESTADO DO PARA, S.A. • BRAZIL • MASTERCARD
About BIN 234053
BIN 234053 is a MASTERCARD debit card operating on the PREPAID BUSINESS payment network, issued by BANCO DO ESTADO DO PARA, S.A. 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 234053?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 234053 identifies BANCO DO ESTADO DO PARA, S.A. 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 234053?
BIN 234053 was issued by BANCO DO ESTADO DO PARA, S.A., a financial institution operating in BRAZIL.
In which country is BIN 234053 registered?
BIN 234053 is registered in BRAZIL (country code: BR). The issuing bank, BANCO DO ESTADO DO PARA, S.A., 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 234053 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 234053 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 234053 use?
BIN 234053 operates on the MASTERCARD payment network using the PREPAID BUSINESS 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 234053?
The primary currency associated with BIN 234053 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 234053 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 234053 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.
