BIN 516541
BANK HANDLOWY W WARSZAWIE, S.A. • POLAND • MASTERCARD
About BIN 516541
BIN 516541 is a MASTERCARD debit card operating on the PREPAID payment network, issued by BANK HANDLOWY W WARSZAWIE, S.A. in POLAND (PL). 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 516541?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 516541 identifies BANK HANDLOWY W WARSZAWIE, S.A. 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 516541?
BIN 516541 was issued by BANK HANDLOWY W WARSZAWIE, S.A., a financial institution operating in POLAND. Their official website is http://www.citibank.pl.
In which country is BIN 516541 registered?
BIN 516541 is registered in POLAND (country code: PL). The issuing bank, BANK HANDLOWY W WARSZAWIE, S.A., holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in POLAND. Transactions on these cards typically involve POLAND-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 516541 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 516541 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 516541 use?
BIN 516541 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 516541?
The primary currency associated with BIN 516541 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in POLAND. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 516541 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 516541 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.
