BIN 551986
BNP PARIBAS • HUNGARY • MASTERCARD
About BIN 551986
BIN 551986 is a MASTERCARD credit card operating on the GOLD payment network, issued by BNP PARIBAS 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 551986?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 551986 identifies BNP PARIBAS 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 551986?
BIN 551986 was issued by BNP PARIBAS, a financial institution operating in HUNGARY. You may reach them by phone at +3613746300 / +3613746333. Their official website is https://group.bnpparibas.
In which country is BIN 551986 registered?
BIN 551986 is registered in HUNGARY (country code: HU). The issuing bank, BNP PARIBAS, 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 551986 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 551986 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 551986 use?
BIN 551986 operates on the MASTERCARD payment network using the GOLD 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 551986?
The primary currency associated with BIN 551986 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 551986 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 551986 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.
