BIN 531644
GULF BANK K.S.C. • KUWAIT • MASTERCARD
About BIN 531644
BIN 531644 is a MASTERCARD debit card operating on the PLATINUM payment network, issued by GULF BANK K.S.C. 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 531644?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 531644 identifies GULF BANK K.S.C. 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 531644?
BIN 531644 was issued by GULF BANK K.S.C., a financial institution operating in KUWAIT. Their official website is http://www.gulfbank.com.
In which country is BIN 531644 registered?
BIN 531644 is registered in KUWAIT (country code: KW). The issuing bank, GULF BANK K.S.C., 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 531644 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 531644 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 531644 use?
BIN 531644 operates on the MASTERCARD payment network using the PLATINUM 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 531644?
The primary currency associated with BIN 531644 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 531644 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 531644 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.
