BIN 557606
ALAWWAL BANK • SAUDI ARABIA • MASTERCARD
About BIN 557606
BIN 557606 is a MASTERCARD debit card operating on the TITANIUM payment network, issued by ALAWWAL BANK in SAUDI ARABIA (SA). 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 557606?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 557606 identifies ALAWWAL 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 557606?
BIN 557606 was issued by ALAWWAL BANK, a financial institution operating in SAUDI ARABIA.
In which country is BIN 557606 registered?
BIN 557606 is registered in SAUDI ARABIA (country code: SA). The issuing bank, ALAWWAL BANK, holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in SAUDI ARABIA. Transactions on these cards typically involve SAUDI ARABIA-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 557606 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 557606 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 557606 use?
BIN 557606 operates on the MASTERCARD payment network using the TITANIUM 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 557606?
The primary currency associated with BIN 557606 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in SAUDI ARABIA. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 557606 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 557606 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.
