Features & Benefits

Choosing Exactbins for your payment and transaction analysis is a reliable choice

Exactbins uses verified data sources from financial institutions and payment processors. Its clean structure and dependable performance make it a practical tool for businesses managing online transactions. If you need straightforward access to payment card data, Exactbins provides an efficient solution.

Easy to Parse Structure

Format #1: 6 columns separated by comma. Example string:

441860,VISA,”CARD SERVICES FOR CREDIT UNIONS, INC.”,CREDIT,GOLD,UNITED STATES

Which corresponds to:

Format #2: Additional country parameters. Example string:

441860,VISA,”CARD SERVICES FOR CREDIT UNIONS, INC.”,CREDIT,GOLD,UNITED STATES,US,USA,840

Which corresponds to:

Extended BIN database (supporting modern length standards up to 11 digits).

7-digit BINs – issuing countries vary:

5338151,MASTERCARD,DECTA LIMITED,DEBIT,PREPAID,LUXEMBOURG,LU,LUX,442
5338152,MASTERCARD,DECTA LIMITED,DEBIT,PREPAID,SPAIN,ES,ESP,724
5338153,MASTERCARD,DECTA LIMITED,DEBIT,PREPAID,DENMARK,DK,DNK,208

8-digit BINs – card categories vary:

53038701,MASTERCARD,JACK HENRY & ASSOCIATES,DEBIT,ENHANCED,UNITED STATES,US,USA,840
53038702,MASTERCARD,JACK HENRY & ASSOCIATES,DEBIT,BUSINESS,UNITED STATES,US,USA,840
53038803,MASTERCARD,JACK HENRY & ASSOCIATES,DEBIT,PREPAID HSA NON-SUBSTANTIATED,UNITED STATES,US,USA,840

9-digit BINs – issuing institutions vary:

540409040,MASTERCARD,CITIBANK SINGAPORE LIMITED,DEBIT,STANDARD,SINGAPORE,SG,SGP,702
540409050,MASTERCARD,CU COOPERATIVE SYSTEMS,DEBIT,STANDARD,UNITED STATES,US,USA,840
540409080,MASTERCARD,FIDELITY INFORMATION SERVICES, INC.,DEBIT,STANDARD,UNITED STATES,US,USA,840

10-11 digit BINs – precise sub-tier and regional routing differences:

2231012554,MASTERCARD,CHINA CITIC BANK CORPORATION LIMITED,CREDIT,TITANIUM,CHINA,CN,CHN,156,,
2231012555,MASTERCARD,CHINA CITIC BANK CORPORATION LIMITED,CREDIT,STANDARD,CHINA,CN,CHN,156,,
2231012556,MASTERCARD,CHINA CITIC BANK CORPORATION LIMITED,CREDIT,GOLD,CHINA,CN,CHN,156,,

51257000798,MASTERCARD,PAPAYA LIMITED,CREDIT,BUSINESS,FINLAND,FI,FIN,246,,
51257001045,MASTERCARD,PAPAYA LIMITED,CREDIT,BUSINESS,FRANCE,FR,FRA,250,,
51257001047,MASTERCARD,PAPAYA LIMITED,CREDIT,BUSINESS,GERMANY,DE,DEU,276,,

Importing notes:

• If a value contains a separator inside, the whole value is enclosed in quotes (“”).
• Column 3 (Bank) may contain internal commas.
• Column 6 (Country) may contain internal commas.

Download database sample (6-digit, CSV, simple format)

Download database sample (6-digit, CSV, extended format)

Download database sample (Extended lengths, CSV)

Download list of supported card brands (txt)

Download list of supported card categories (txt)

Global BIN Coverage

With extensive records across both standard 6-digit and extended high-digit BIN formats, the database is structured to help you look up issuer details accurately. When processing online payments, having complete coverage ensures you can properly identify card brands, types, and issuing countries without missing records.

Regular Database Updates

Payment networks regularly introduce new bank identification numbers. A static list quickly becomes outdated, which is why the database receives regular updates to reflect current market data and maintain high accuracy over time.

Granular Details

Basic lookups often only return the bank name and country. Exactbins includes additional parameters such as card brand, card type (debit/credit/charge), and sub-type, providing a clearer breakdown to help configure your payment routing and verification logic across 7 to 11-digit prefixes.

Accurate Records

All entries are curated to maintain data integrity, avoiding common formatting errors or empty placeholders so you can rely on clean output files for your systems.

Fast and Simple Lookup

The platform is optimized for speed, delivering structured results quickly. You can test queries directly using the free online tool.