BIN 531939
HOUSING FINANCE BANK, LTD. • UGANDA • MASTERCARD
About BIN 531939
BIN 531939 is a MASTERCARD debit card operating on the PREPAID payment network, issued by HOUSING FINANCE BANK, LTD. in UGANDA (UG). 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 531939?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 531939 identifies HOUSING FINANCE BANK, LTD. 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 531939?
BIN 531939 was issued by HOUSING FINANCE BANK, LTD., a financial institution operating in UGANDA.
In which country is BIN 531939 registered?
BIN 531939 is registered in UGANDA (country code: UG). The issuing bank, HOUSING FINANCE BANK, LTD., holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in UGANDA. Transactions on these cards typically involve UGANDA-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 531939 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 531939 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 531939 use?
BIN 531939 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 531939?
The primary currency associated with BIN 531939 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in UGANDA. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 531939 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 531939 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.
