BIN 513487
MAURITIUS COMMERCIAL BANK, LTD. • MALAWI • MASTERCARD
About BIN 513487
BIN 513487 is a MASTERCARD debit card operating on the GOLD payment network, issued by MAURITIUS COMMERCIAL BANK, LTD. in MALAWI (MW). 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 513487?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 513487 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 513487?
BIN 513487 was issued by MAURITIUS COMMERCIAL BANK, LTD., a financial institution operating in MALAWI. Their official website is http://www.mcb.mu.
In which country is BIN 513487 registered?
BIN 513487 is registered in MALAWI (country code: MW). The issuing bank, MAURITIUS COMMERCIAL BANK, LTD., holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in MALAWI. Transactions on these cards typically involve MALAWI-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 513487 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 513487 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 513487 use?
BIN 513487 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 513487?
The primary currency associated with BIN 513487 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in MALAWI. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 513487 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 513487 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.
