BIN 556666
MAURITIUS COMMERCIAL BANK, LTD. • MAURITIUS • MASTERCARD
About BIN 556666
BIN 556666 is a MASTERCARD credit card operating on the CORPORATE 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 556666?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 556666 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 556666?
BIN 556666 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 556666 registered?
BIN 556666 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 556666 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 556666 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 556666 use?
BIN 556666 operates on the MASTERCARD payment network using the CORPORATE 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 556666?
The primary currency associated with BIN 556666 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 556666 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 556666 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.
