BIN 522861
BANCO ITAU URUGUAY, S.A. • URUGUAY • MASTERCARD
About BIN 522861
BIN 522861 is a MASTERCARD credit card operating on the STANDARD payment network, issued by BANCO ITAU URUGUAY, S.A. in URUGUAY (UY). 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 522861?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 522861 identifies BANCO ITAU URUGUAY, S.A. 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 522861?
BIN 522861 was issued by BANCO ITAU URUGUAY, S.A., a financial institution operating in URUGUAY. Their official website is http://www.bancoitau.com.uy.
In which country is BIN 522861 registered?
BIN 522861 is registered in URUGUAY (country code: UY). The issuing bank, BANCO ITAU URUGUAY, S.A., holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in URUGUAY. Transactions on these cards typically involve URUGUAY-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 522861 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 522861 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 522861 use?
BIN 522861 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 522861?
The primary currency associated with BIN 522861 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in URUGUAY. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 522861 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 522861 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.
