BIN 518596
BANCAMIGA BANCO UNIVERSAL C.A. • VENEZUELA, BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF • MASTERCARD
About BIN 518596
BIN 518596 is a MASTERCARD credit card operating on the BLACK payment network, issued by BANCAMIGA BANCO UNIVERSAL C.A. 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 518596?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 518596 identifies BANCAMIGA BANCO UNIVERSAL C.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 518596?
BIN 518596 was issued by BANCAMIGA BANCO UNIVERSAL C.A., a financial institution operating in VENEZUELA, BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF.
In which country is BIN 518596 registered?
BIN 518596 is registered in VENEZUELA, BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF (country code: VE). The issuing bank, BANCAMIGA BANCO UNIVERSAL C.A., 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 518596 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 518596 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 518596 use?
BIN 518596 operates on the MASTERCARD payment network using the BLACK 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 518596?
The primary currency associated with BIN 518596 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 518596 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 518596 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.
