BIN 542016
BIN 542016 belongs to a Mastercard debit prepaid card issued by Absa Bank Kenya PLC in Kenya.
| BIN / IIN | 542016 |
|---|---|
| Card brand | Mastercard |
| Card type | Debit |
| Card level | Prepaid |
| Prepaid | Yes |
| Issuing bank | Absa Bank Kenya PLC |
| Country | 🇰🇪Kenya(KE) |
What this BIN tells you
A card that starts with 542016 runs on the Mastercard network, is a debit card, was issued by Absa Bank Kenya PLC 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 542016 FAQ
Which bank issued BIN 542016?
BIN 542016 is issued by Absa Bank Kenya PLC in Kenya.
Is BIN 542016 a credit or debit card?
BIN 542016 is a debit card on the Mastercard network, and it is prepaid.
What country is BIN 542016 from?
Cards starting with 542016 are issued in Kenya (KE).
Can BIN 542016 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.