BIN 601221
BANESCO, BANCO UNIVERSAL, C.A. • VENEZUELA, BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF • MAESTRO
About BIN 601221
BIN 601221 is a MAESTRO debit card operating on the Unknown payment network, issued by BANESCO, 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 601221?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 601221 identifies BANESCO, 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 601221?
BIN 601221 was issued by BANESCO, BANCO UNIVERSAL, C.A., a financial institution operating in VENEZUELA, BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF. You may reach them by phone at +582125017111. Their official website is http://www.banesco.com.
In which country is BIN 601221 registered?
BIN 601221 is registered in VENEZUELA, BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF (country code: VE). The issuing bank, BANESCO, 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 601221 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 601221 belongs to the debit 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 601221 use?
BIN 601221 operates on the MAESTRO payment network using the Unknown card scheme. This means all transactions made with cards carrying this BIN are routed and processed through MAESTRO's global payment infrastructure.
What currency is associated with BIN 601221?
The primary currency associated with BIN 601221 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 601221 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 601221 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.
