BIN 549690
KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK • UGANDA • MASTERCARD
About BIN 549690
BIN 549690 is a MASTERCARD credit card operating on the CORPORATE payment network, issued by KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK 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 549690?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 549690 identifies KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK 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 549690?
BIN 549690 was issued by KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK, a financial institution operating in UGANDA.
In which country is BIN 549690 registered?
BIN 549690 is registered in UGANDA (country code: UG). The issuing bank, KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK, 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 549690 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 549690 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 549690 use?
BIN 549690 operates on the MASTERCARD payment network using the CORPORATE 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 549690?
The primary currency associated with BIN 549690 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 549690 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 549690 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.
