BIN 524844
BURGAN BANK, S.A.K. • KUWAIT • MASTERCARD
About BIN 524844
BIN 524844 is a MASTERCARD credit card operating on the CORPORATE PURCHASING payment network, issued by BURGAN BANK, S.A.K. in KUWAIT (KW). 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 524844?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 524844 identifies BURGAN BANK, S.A.K. 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 524844?
BIN 524844 was issued by BURGAN BANK, S.A.K., a financial institution operating in KUWAIT. You may reach them by phone at +9651804080. Their official website is http://www.burgan.com.
In which country is BIN 524844 registered?
BIN 524844 is registered in KUWAIT (country code: KW). The issuing bank, BURGAN BANK, S.A.K., holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in KUWAIT. Transactions on these cards typically involve KUWAIT-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 524844 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 524844 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 524844 use?
BIN 524844 operates on the MASTERCARD payment network using the CORPORATE PURCHASING 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 524844?
The primary currency associated with BIN 524844 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in KUWAIT. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 524844 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 524844 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.
