BIN 223016
REPUBLIC BANK EC, LTD. • SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES • MASTERCARD
About BIN 223016
BIN 223016 is a MASTERCARD credit card operating on the STANDARD payment network, issued by REPUBLIC BANK EC, LTD. in SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES (VC). 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 223016?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 223016 identifies REPUBLIC BANK EC, 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 223016?
BIN 223016 was issued by REPUBLIC BANK EC, LTD., a financial institution operating in SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES.
In which country is BIN 223016 registered?
BIN 223016 is registered in SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES (country code: VC). The issuing bank, REPUBLIC BANK EC, LTD., holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES. Transactions on these cards typically involve SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 223016 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 223016 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 223016 use?
BIN 223016 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 223016?
The primary currency associated with BIN 223016 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 223016 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 223016 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.
