BIN 512140
ACCESS BANK PLC • GAMBIA • MASTERCARD
About BIN 512140
BIN 512140 is a MASTERCARD debit card operating on the PREPAID payment network, issued by ACCESS BANK PLC in GAMBIA (GM). 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 512140?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 512140 identifies ACCESS BANK 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 512140?
BIN 512140 was issued by ACCESS BANK PLC, a financial institution operating in GAMBIA. Their official website is http://www.accessbankplc.com.
In which country is BIN 512140 registered?
BIN 512140 is registered in GAMBIA (country code: GM). The issuing bank, ACCESS BANK PLC, holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in GAMBIA. Transactions on these cards typically involve GAMBIA-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 512140 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 512140 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 512140 use?
BIN 512140 operates on the MASTERCARD payment network using the PREPAID 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 512140?
The primary currency associated with BIN 512140 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in GAMBIA. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 512140 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 512140 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.
