BIN 522045
GROUPEMENT INTERBANCAIRE MONETIQUE DE LUEMOA (GIM-UEMO • NIGER • MASTERCARD
About BIN 522045
BIN 522045 is a MASTERCARD debit card operating on the Unknown payment network, issued by GROUPEMENT INTERBANCAIRE MONETIQUE DE LUEMOA (GIM-UEMO in NIGER (NE). 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 522045?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 522045 identifies GROUPEMENT INTERBANCAIRE MONETIQUE DE LUEMOA (GIM-UEMO 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 522045?
BIN 522045 was issued by GROUPEMENT INTERBANCAIRE MONETIQUE DE LUEMOA (GIM-UEMO, a financial institution operating in NIGER.
In which country is BIN 522045 registered?
BIN 522045 is registered in NIGER (country code: NE). The issuing bank, GROUPEMENT INTERBANCAIRE MONETIQUE DE LUEMOA (GIM-UEMO, holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in NIGER. Transactions on these cards typically involve NIGER-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 522045 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 522045 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 522045 use?
BIN 522045 operates on the MASTERCARD payment network using the Unknown 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 522045?
The primary currency associated with BIN 522045 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in NIGER. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 522045 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 522045 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.
