BIN 557870
GROUPEMENT INTERBANCAIRE MONETIQUE DE L'UEMOA (GIM-UEMOA) • NIGER • MASTERCARD
About BIN 557870
BIN 557870 is a MASTERCARD debit card operating on the PREPAID payment network, issued by GROUPEMENT INTERBANCAIRE MONETIQUE DE L'UEMOA (GIM-UEMOA) 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 557870?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 557870 identifies GROUPEMENT INTERBANCAIRE MONETIQUE DE L'UEMOA (GIM-UEMOA) 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 557870?
BIN 557870 was issued by GROUPEMENT INTERBANCAIRE MONETIQUE DE L'UEMOA (GIM-UEMOA), a financial institution operating in NIGER.
In which country is BIN 557870 registered?
BIN 557870 is registered in NIGER (country code: NE). The issuing bank, GROUPEMENT INTERBANCAIRE MONETIQUE DE L'UEMOA (GIM-UEMOA), 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 557870 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 557870 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 557870 use?
BIN 557870 operates on the MASTERCARD payment network using the PREPAID 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 557870?
The primary currency associated with BIN 557870 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 557870 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 557870 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.
