BIN 260008
MUTUAL CARTAGO DE AHORRO Y PRESTAMO • COSTA RICA • MASTERCARD
About BIN 260008
BIN 260008 is a MASTERCARD debit card operating on the STANDARD payment network, issued by MUTUAL CARTAGO DE AHORRO Y PRESTAMO in COSTA RICA (CR). 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 260008?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 260008 identifies MUTUAL CARTAGO DE AHORRO Y PRESTAMO 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 260008?
BIN 260008 was issued by MUTUAL CARTAGO DE AHORRO Y PRESTAMO, a financial institution operating in COSTA RICA.
In which country is BIN 260008 registered?
BIN 260008 is registered in COSTA RICA (country code: CR). The issuing bank, MUTUAL CARTAGO DE AHORRO Y PRESTAMO, holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in COSTA RICA. Transactions on these cards typically involve COSTA RICA-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 260008 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 260008 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 260008 use?
BIN 260008 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 260008?
The primary currency associated with BIN 260008 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in COSTA RICA. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 260008 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 260008 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.
