BIN 528003
BAOBAB BANQUE MADAGASCAR • MADAGASCAR • MASTERCARD
About BIN 528003
BIN 528003 is a MASTERCARD debit card operating on the STANDARD payment network, issued by BAOBAB BANQUE MADAGASCAR in MADAGASCAR (MG). 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 528003?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 528003 identifies BAOBAB BANQUE MADAGASCAR 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 528003?
BIN 528003 was issued by BAOBAB BANQUE MADAGASCAR, a financial institution operating in MADAGASCAR.
In which country is BIN 528003 registered?
BIN 528003 is registered in MADAGASCAR (country code: MG). The issuing bank, BAOBAB BANQUE MADAGASCAR, holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in MADAGASCAR. Transactions on these cards typically involve MADAGASCAR-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 528003 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 528003 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 528003 use?
BIN 528003 operates on the MASTERCARD payment network using the STANDARD 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 528003?
The primary currency associated with BIN 528003 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in MADAGASCAR. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 528003 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 528003 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.
