BIN 522991
HANDELS-KREDIET-EN INDUSTRIEBANK N.V • SURINAME • MASTERCARD
About BIN 522991
BIN 522991 is a MASTERCARD credit card operating on the STANDARD payment network, issued by HANDELS-KREDIET-EN INDUSTRIEBANK N.V in SURINAME (SR). 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 522991?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 522991 identifies HANDELS-KREDIET-EN INDUSTRIEBANK N.V 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 522991?
BIN 522991 was issued by HANDELS-KREDIET-EN INDUSTRIEBANK N.V, a financial institution operating in SURINAME.
In which country is BIN 522991 registered?
BIN 522991 is registered in SURINAME (country code: SR). The issuing bank, HANDELS-KREDIET-EN INDUSTRIEBANK N.V, holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in SURINAME. Transactions on these cards typically involve SURINAME-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 522991 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 522991 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 522991 use?
BIN 522991 operates on the MASTERCARD payment network using the STANDARD 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 522991?
The primary currency associated with BIN 522991 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in SURINAME. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 522991 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 522991 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.
