BIN 521759
INTERNATIONAL BANK OF SOMALIA • SOMALIA • MASTERCARD
About BIN 521759
BIN 521759 is a MASTERCARD debit card operating on the WORLD ELITE payment network, issued by INTERNATIONAL BANK OF SOMALIA 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 521759?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 521759 identifies INTERNATIONAL BANK OF SOMALIA 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 521759?
BIN 521759 was issued by INTERNATIONAL BANK OF SOMALIA, a financial institution operating in SOMALIA.
In which country is BIN 521759 registered?
BIN 521759 is registered in SOMALIA (country code: SO). The issuing bank, INTERNATIONAL BANK OF SOMALIA, 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 521759 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 521759 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 521759 use?
BIN 521759 operates on the MASTERCARD payment network using the WORLD ELITE 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 521759?
The primary currency associated with BIN 521759 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 521759 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 521759 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.
