BIN 550270
FIRSTCARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANK BARBADOS, LTD. • BAHAMAS • MASTERCARD
About BIN 550270
BIN 550270 is a MASTERCARD debit card operating on the PREPAID RELOADABLE payment network, issued by FIRSTCARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANK BARBADOS, LTD. in BAHAMAS (BS). 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 550270?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 550270 identifies FIRSTCARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL 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 550270?
BIN 550270 was issued by FIRSTCARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANK BARBADOS, LTD., a financial institution operating in BAHAMAS. Their official website is http://www.cibcfcib.com.
In which country is BIN 550270 registered?
BIN 550270 is registered in BAHAMAS (country code: BS). The issuing bank, FIRSTCARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANK BARBADOS, LTD., holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in BAHAMAS. Transactions on these cards typically involve BAHAMAS-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 550270 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 550270 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 550270 use?
BIN 550270 operates on the MASTERCARD payment network using the PREPAID RELOADABLE 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 550270?
The primary currency associated with BIN 550270 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in BAHAMAS. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 550270 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 550270 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.
