BIN 516579
BANQUE NATIONALE DE MAURITANIE BNM • MAURITANIA • MASTERCARD
About BIN 516579
BIN 516579 is a MASTERCARD credit card operating on the BUSINESS payment network, issued by BANQUE NATIONALE DE MAURITANIE BNM in MAURITANIA (MR). 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 516579?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 516579 identifies BANQUE NATIONALE DE MAURITANIE BNM 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 516579?
BIN 516579 was issued by BANQUE NATIONALE DE MAURITANIE BNM, a financial institution operating in MAURITANIA.
In which country is BIN 516579 registered?
BIN 516579 is registered in MAURITANIA (country code: MR). The issuing bank, BANQUE NATIONALE DE MAURITANIE BNM, holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in MAURITANIA. Transactions on these cards typically involve MAURITANIA-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 516579 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 516579 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 516579 use?
BIN 516579 operates on the MASTERCARD payment network using the BUSINESS 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 516579?
The primary currency associated with BIN 516579 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in MAURITANIA. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 516579 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 516579 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.
