BIN 557571
BANCO NACIONAL DE COMERCIO DE TIMOR LESTE • TIMOR-LESTE • MASTERCARD
About BIN 557571
BIN 557571 is a MASTERCARD debit card operating on the STANDARD payment network, issued by BANCO NACIONAL DE COMERCIO DE TIMOR LESTE in TIMOR-LESTE (TL). 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 557571?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 557571 identifies BANCO NACIONAL DE COMERCIO DE TIMOR LESTE 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 557571?
BIN 557571 was issued by BANCO NACIONAL DE COMERCIO DE TIMOR LESTE, a financial institution operating in TIMOR-LESTE.
In which country is BIN 557571 registered?
BIN 557571 is registered in TIMOR-LESTE (country code: TL). The issuing bank, BANCO NACIONAL DE COMERCIO DE TIMOR LESTE, holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in TIMOR-LESTE. Transactions on these cards typically involve TIMOR-LESTE-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 557571 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 557571 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 557571 use?
BIN 557571 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 557571?
The primary currency associated with BIN 557571 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in TIMOR-LESTE. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 557571 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 557571 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.
