BIN 518005
BIN 518005 belongs to a Mastercard debit prepaid card issued by Melkar Prepaid Card NV in Curacao.
| BIN / IIN | 518005 |
|---|---|
| Card brand | Mastercard |
| Card type | Debit |
| Card level | Prepaid |
| Prepaid | Yes |
| Issuing bank | Melkar Prepaid Card NV |
| Country | 🇨🇼Curacao(CW) |
What this BIN tells you
A card that starts with 518005 runs on the Mastercard network, is a debit card, was issued by Melkar Prepaid Card NV and comes from Curacao. 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 518005 FAQ
Which bank issued BIN 518005?
BIN 518005 is issued by Melkar Prepaid Card NV in Curacao.
Is BIN 518005 a credit or debit card?
BIN 518005 is a debit card on the Mastercard network, and it is prepaid.
What country is BIN 518005 from?
Cards starting with 518005 are issued in Curacao (CW).
Can BIN 518005 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.