BIN 517953
BANCO ACTIVO, C.A. BANCO UNIVERSAL • VENEZUELA, BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF • MASTERCARD
About BIN 517953
BIN 517953 is a MASTERCARD credit card operating on the PLATINUM payment network, issued by BANCO ACTIVO, C.A. BANCO UNIVERSAL in VENEZUELA, BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF (VE). 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 517953?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 517953 identifies BANCO ACTIVO, C.A. BANCO UNIVERSAL 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 517953?
BIN 517953 was issued by BANCO ACTIVO, C.A. BANCO UNIVERSAL, a financial institution operating in VENEZUELA, BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF.
In which country is BIN 517953 registered?
BIN 517953 is registered in VENEZUELA, BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF (country code: VE). The issuing bank, BANCO ACTIVO, C.A. BANCO UNIVERSAL, holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in VENEZUELA, BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF. Transactions on these cards typically involve VENEZUELA, BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 517953 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 517953 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 517953 use?
BIN 517953 operates on the MASTERCARD payment network using the PLATINUM 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 517953?
The primary currency associated with BIN 517953 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in VENEZUELA, BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 517953 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 517953 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.
