BIN 537272
NATIONAL BANK OF KUWAIT (S.A.K.) • KUWAIT • MASTERCARD
About BIN 537272
BIN 537272 is a MASTERCARD debit card operating on the PREPAID RELOADABLE payment network, issued by NATIONAL BANK OF KUWAIT (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 537272?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 537272 identifies NATIONAL BANK OF KUWAIT (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 537272?
BIN 537272 was issued by NATIONAL BANK OF KUWAIT (S.A.K.), a financial institution operating in KUWAIT.
In which country is BIN 537272 registered?
BIN 537272 is registered in KUWAIT (country code: KW). The issuing bank, NATIONAL BANK OF KUWAIT (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 537272 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 537272 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 537272 use?
BIN 537272 operates on the MASTERCARD payment network using the PREPAID RELOADABLE 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 537272?
The primary currency associated with BIN 537272 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 537272 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 537272 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.
