BIN 518493
BIN 518493 belongs to a Mastercard debit prepaid card issued by Alpha Bank in Cyprus.
| BIN / IIN | 518493 |
|---|---|
| Card brand | Mastercard |
| Card type | Debit |
| Card level | Prepaid |
| Prepaid | Yes |
| Issuing bank | Alpha Bank |
| Issuer phone | +35722888888 |
| Issuer website | http://www.alpha.gr |
| Country | 🇨🇾Cyprus(CY) |
What this BIN tells you
A card that starts with 518493 runs on the Mastercard network, is a debit card, was issued by Alpha Bank and comes from Cyprus. 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 518493 FAQ
Which bank issued BIN 518493?
BIN 518493 is issued by Alpha Bank in Cyprus.
Is BIN 518493 a credit or debit card?
BIN 518493 is a debit card on the Mastercard network, and it is prepaid.
What country is BIN 518493 from?
Cards starting with 518493 are issued in Cyprus (CY).
Can BIN 518493 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.