BIN 550151
MAURITIUS COMMERCIAL BANK, LTD. • MAURITIUS • MASTERCARD
About BIN 550151
BIN 550151 is a MASTERCARD credit card operating on the GOLD payment network, issued by MAURITIUS COMMERCIAL BANK, LTD. in MAURITIUS (MU). 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 550151?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 550151 identifies MAURITIUS COMMERCIAL BANK, 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 550151?
BIN 550151 was issued by MAURITIUS COMMERCIAL BANK, LTD., a financial institution operating in MAURITIUS. Their official website is http://www.mcb.mu.
In which country is BIN 550151 registered?
BIN 550151 is registered in MAURITIUS (country code: MU). The issuing bank, MAURITIUS COMMERCIAL BANK, LTD., holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in MAURITIUS. Transactions on these cards typically involve MAURITIUS-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 550151 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 550151 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 550151 use?
BIN 550151 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 550151?
The primary currency associated with BIN 550151 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in MAURITIUS. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 550151 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 550151 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.
