BIN 518299
BANQUE NATIONALE DE MAURITANIE BNM • MAURITANIA • MASTERCARD
About BIN 518299
BIN 518299 is a MASTERCARD debit card operating on the PLATINUM 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 518299?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 518299 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 518299?
BIN 518299 was issued by BANQUE NATIONALE DE MAURITANIE BNM, a financial institution operating in MAURITANIA.
In which country is BIN 518299 registered?
BIN 518299 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 518299 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 518299 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 518299 use?
BIN 518299 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 518299?
The primary currency associated with BIN 518299 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 518299 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 518299 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.
