BIN 522253
POST BANK AND SAVINGS BANK CORPORATION • HUNGARY • MASTERCARD
About BIN 522253
BIN 522253 is a MASTERCARD credit card operating on the Unknown payment network, issued by POST BANK AND SAVINGS BANK CORPORATION in HUNGARY (HU). 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 522253?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 522253 identifies POST BANK AND SAVINGS BANK CORPORATION 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 522253?
BIN 522253 was issued by POST BANK AND SAVINGS BANK CORPORATION, a financial institution operating in HUNGARY.
In which country is BIN 522253 registered?
BIN 522253 is registered in HUNGARY (country code: HU). The issuing bank, POST BANK AND SAVINGS BANK CORPORATION, holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in HUNGARY. Transactions on these cards typically involve HUNGARY-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 522253 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 522253 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 522253 use?
BIN 522253 operates on the MASTERCARD payment network using the Unknown 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 522253?
The primary currency associated with BIN 522253 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in HUNGARY. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 522253 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 522253 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.
