BIN 553038
FIRSTCARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANK BARBADOS, LTD. • BAHAMAS • MASTERCARD
About BIN 553038
BIN 553038 is a MASTERCARD credit card operating on the MIXED PRODUCT 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 553038?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 553038 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 553038?
BIN 553038 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 553038 registered?
BIN 553038 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 553038 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 553038 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 553038 use?
BIN 553038 operates on the MASTERCARD payment network using the MIXED PRODUCT 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 553038?
The primary currency associated with BIN 553038 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 553038 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 553038 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.
