BIN 230491
BIN 230491 belongs to a Mastercard debit prepaid card issued by Mastercard - Processing Mea in Kenya.
| BIN / IIN | 230491 |
|---|---|
| Card brand | Mastercard |
| Card type | Debit |
| Card level | Prepaid |
| Prepaid | Yes |
| Issuing bank | Mastercard - Processing Mea |
| Country | 🇰🇪Kenya(KE) |
What this BIN tells you
A card that starts with 230491 runs on the Mastercard network, is a debit card, was issued by Mastercard - Processing Mea and comes from Kenya. Payment systems read these first six digits before anything else: to route the transaction to the right network, to apply interchange and currency rules, and to flag mismatches between the card's country and the buyer's location.
A BIN identifies a range of cards, never one account. Knowing it tells you nothing about any individual cardholder. To test how your checkout handles Mastercard cards, use Mastercard test numbers for form validation, and your gateway's official sandbox cards for payment flows.
BIN 230491 FAQ
Which bank issued BIN 230491?
BIN 230491 is issued by Mastercard - Processing Mea in Kenya.
Is BIN 230491 a credit or debit card?
BIN 230491 is a debit card on the Mastercard network, and it is prepaid.
What country is BIN 230491 from?
Cards starting with 230491 are issued in Kenya (KE).
Can BIN 230491 identify a cardholder?
No. A BIN covers every card in a range from one issuer. It identifies the bank, brand, type and country, not an individual account.