BIN 516917
NLB BANKA SH.A. • KOSOVO, REPUBLIC OF • MASTERCARD
About BIN 516917
BIN 516917 is a MASTERCARD debit card operating on the STANDARD payment network, issued by NLB BANKA SH.A. in KOSOVO, REPUBLIC OF (XK). 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 516917?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 516917 identifies NLB BANKA SH.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 516917?
BIN 516917 was issued by NLB BANKA SH.A., a financial institution operating in KOSOVO, REPUBLIC OF.
In which country is BIN 516917 registered?
BIN 516917 is registered in KOSOVO, REPUBLIC OF (country code: XK). The issuing bank, NLB BANKA SH.A., holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in KOSOVO, REPUBLIC OF. Transactions on these cards typically involve KOSOVO, REPUBLIC OF-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 516917 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 516917 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 516917 use?
BIN 516917 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 516917?
The primary currency associated with BIN 516917 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in KOSOVO, REPUBLIC OF. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 516917 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 516917 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.
