BIN 526157
INTERNATIONAL SMART CARD LLC • IRAQ • MASTERCARD
About BIN 526157
BIN 526157 is a MASTERCARD debit card operating on the PREPAID payment network, issued by INTERNATIONAL SMART CARD LLC in IRAQ (IQ). 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 526157?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 526157 identifies INTERNATIONAL SMART CARD LLC 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 526157?
BIN 526157 was issued by INTERNATIONAL SMART CARD LLC, a financial institution operating in IRAQ.
In which country is BIN 526157 registered?
BIN 526157 is registered in IRAQ (country code: IQ). The issuing bank, INTERNATIONAL SMART CARD LLC, holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in IRAQ. Transactions on these cards typically involve IRAQ-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 526157 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 526157 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 526157 use?
BIN 526157 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 526157?
The primary currency associated with BIN 526157 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in IRAQ. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 526157 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 526157 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.
