BIN 520422
SALAAM AFRICAN BANK • SOMALIA • MASTERCARD
About BIN 520422
BIN 520422 is a MASTERCARD debit card operating on the PREPAID payment network, issued by SALAAM AFRICAN BANK in SOMALIA (SO). 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 520422?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 520422 identifies SALAAM AFRICAN 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 520422?
BIN 520422 was issued by SALAAM AFRICAN BANK, a financial institution operating in SOMALIA.
In which country is BIN 520422 registered?
BIN 520422 is registered in SOMALIA (country code: SO). The issuing bank, SALAAM AFRICAN BANK, holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in SOMALIA. Transactions on these cards typically involve SOMALIA-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 520422 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 520422 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 520422 use?
BIN 520422 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 520422?
The primary currency associated with BIN 520422 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in SOMALIA. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 520422 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 520422 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.
