BIN 556979
ABN AMRO BANK N.V • NETHERLANDS • MASTERCARD
About BIN 556979
BIN 556979 is a MASTERCARD credit card operating on the FLEET payment network, issued by ABN AMRO BANK N.V in NETHERLANDS (NL). 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 556979?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 556979 identifies ABN AMRO BANK N.V 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 556979?
BIN 556979 was issued by ABN AMRO BANK N.V, a financial institution operating in NETHERLANDS. You may reach them by phone at +31206288900 / +31653915727. Their official website is http://www.abnamro.com.
In which country is BIN 556979 registered?
BIN 556979 is registered in NETHERLANDS (country code: NL). The issuing bank, ABN AMRO BANK N.V, holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in NETHERLANDS. Transactions on these cards typically involve NETHERLANDS-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 556979 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 556979 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 556979 use?
BIN 556979 operates on the MASTERCARD payment network using the FLEET 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 556979?
The primary currency associated with BIN 556979 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in NETHERLANDS. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 556979 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 556979 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.
