BIN Lookup API

A fast, accurate API for payment card identification.
Verify BINs, reduce fraud, and streamline your payment routing.
Start free: 10 real lookups per day, no credit card required.

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11-digit BIN Support

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Enter any 6-11 digit BIN and see what data you get back:

Enter BIN:

This demo provides real data — the same data you get on the free tier (10 lookups/day).

Looking for something specific? Use the free BIN checker, 8-digit BIN checker, BIN range lookup, card issuer lookup, or browse all tools.

What you get:

Card Brand

Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, etc.

Issuing Bank

Bank name, website, phone number

Card Type

Credit, Debit, Prepaid

Card Level

Classic, Gold, Platinum, World, etc.

Country

Country name, ISO codes, currency

Card Flags

Commercial, Prepaid, Reloadable indicators

Precision Signal

longer_bin_available — know when more digits return more specific data

Batch Lookups

Up to 2,000 BINs per API request — or upload a CSV in the dashboard

Quick Start

All you need is one API call.

Terminal

$ curl -X POST "https://api.binlookupapi.com/v1/bin" \
    -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
    -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
    -d '{"number": 42467101}'

{
  "mode": "live",
  "data": {
    "bin": "42467101",
    "scheme": "visa",
    "funding": "credit",
    "brand": "VISA",
    "category": "CLASSIC",
    "country": {
      "code": "US",
      "name": "UNITED STATES"
    },
    "issuer": {
      "name": "JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.",
      "website": "https://www.chase.com",
      "phone": "+1 800-935-9935"
    },
    "currency": "USD",
    "prepaid": false,
    "commercial": false
  },
  "meta": {
    "longer_bin_available": true
  }
}

meta.longer_bin_available signals that submitting more digits returns even more precise data — included on the $50/mo plan and up. See the API reference.

Use Cases

Fraud Prevention

Validate cards before processing. Detect mismatched countries, suspicious card types, and high-risk BINs.

Payment Routing

Route transactions to optimal processors based on card brand, issuing region, and card type.

Compliance

AML/KYC verification. Identify card origin for regulatory requirements and geographic restrictions.

UX Enhancement

Auto-detect card type for form validation. Show the correct card icon as the user types.

Pricing

Simple quota-based pricing. No hidden fees. No overage charges.

Free

$0 · 10 lookups/day on production data · no credit card

Create free account

Production Plans

How many lookups do you need per month?50k

BLAPI-30KPM

$20/month

For small apps in production

Monthly: 30,000
Daily: 1,000

Core lookups

Recommended

BLAPI-150KPM

$50/month

For growing businesses

Monthly: 150,000
Daily: 5,000

Everything in BLAPI-30KPM+ precision signal

BLAPI-500KPM

$100/month

For high-volume applications

Monthly: 500,000
Daily: 10,000

Everything in BLAPI-150KPM+ batch lookup & CSV

BLAPI-1MPM

$200/month

For volume beyond 500k

Monthly: 1,000,000
Daily: No fixed quota

Everything in BLAPI-500KPM+ prepaid credit packs

Subscribe to BLAPI-1MPM
Buy packs from Billing in the dashboard
Credits are used after your 1M included lookups and last 12 months

1M$200Base rate
5M$85015% off
10M$1,50025% off
25M$3,00040% off
50M$5,00050% off
100M$8,00060% off
250M$15,00070% off
500M$25,00075% off

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