BIN 235005
SOCIEDAD DE AHORRO Y CREDITO GENTE SA • EL SALVADOR • MASTERCARD
About BIN 235005
BIN 235005 is a MASTERCARD debit card operating on the STANDARD payment network, issued by SOCIEDAD DE AHORRO Y CREDITO GENTE SA in EL SALVADOR (SV). 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 235005?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 235005 identifies SOCIEDAD DE AHORRO Y CREDITO GENTE SA 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 235005?
BIN 235005 was issued by SOCIEDAD DE AHORRO Y CREDITO GENTE SA, a financial institution operating in EL SALVADOR.
In which country is BIN 235005 registered?
BIN 235005 is registered in EL SALVADOR (country code: SV). The issuing bank, SOCIEDAD DE AHORRO Y CREDITO GENTE SA, holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in EL SALVADOR. Transactions on these cards typically involve EL SALVADOR-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 235005 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 235005 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 235005 use?
BIN 235005 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 235005?
The primary currency associated with BIN 235005 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in EL SALVADOR. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 235005 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 235005 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.
