BIN 517887
STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA, LTD. • LESOTHO • MASTERCARD
About BIN 517887
BIN 517887 is a MASTERCARD debit card operating on the GOLD payment network, issued by STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA, LTD. in LESOTHO (LS). 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 517887?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 517887 identifies STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA, LTD. 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 517887?
BIN 517887 was issued by STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA, LTD., a financial institution operating in LESOTHO. Their official website is http://www.standardbank.co.za.
In which country is BIN 517887 registered?
BIN 517887 is registered in LESOTHO (country code: LS). The issuing bank, STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA, LTD., holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in LESOTHO. Transactions on these cards typically involve LESOTHO-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 517887 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 517887 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 517887 use?
BIN 517887 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 517887?
The primary currency associated with BIN 517887 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in LESOTHO. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 517887 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 517887 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.
