BIN 558256
POWSZECHNA KASA OSZCZEDNOSCI BANK POLSKI S.A. (PKO BANK) • POLAND • MASTERCARD
About BIN 558256
BIN 558256 is a MASTERCARD credit card operating on the BUSINESS payment network, issued by POWSZECHNA KASA OSZCZEDNOSCI BANK POLSKI S.A. (PKO BANK) 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 558256?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 558256 identifies POWSZECHNA KASA OSZCZEDNOSCI BANK POLSKI S.A. (PKO BANK) 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 558256?
BIN 558256 was issued by POWSZECHNA KASA OSZCZEDNOSCI BANK POLSKI S.A. (PKO BANK), a financial institution operating in POLAND.
In which country is BIN 558256 registered?
BIN 558256 is registered in POLAND (country code: PL). The issuing bank, POWSZECHNA KASA OSZCZEDNOSCI BANK POLSKI S.A. (PKO BANK), 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 558256 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 558256 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 558256 use?
BIN 558256 operates on the MASTERCARD payment network using the BUSINESS 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 558256?
The primary currency associated with BIN 558256 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 558256 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 558256 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.
