BIN 556549
UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC • CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE • MASTERCARD
About BIN 556549
BIN 556549 is a MASTERCARD debit card operating on the PREPAID PLATINUM TRAVEL payment network, issued by UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC in CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE (CD). 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 556549?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 556549 identifies UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC 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 556549?
BIN 556549 was issued by UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC, a financial institution operating in CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE. Their official website is http://www.ubagroup.com.
In which country is BIN 556549 registered?
BIN 556549 is registered in CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE (country code: CD). The issuing bank, UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC, holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE. Transactions on these cards typically involve CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 556549 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 556549 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 556549 use?
BIN 556549 operates on the MASTERCARD payment network using the PREPAID PLATINUM TRAVEL 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 556549?
The primary currency associated with BIN 556549 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 556549 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 556549 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.
