UnionPay BIN Lookup

Enter the first 6–11 digits of a UnionPay card number to identify the issuing bank, card type (credit, debit, or prepaid), country, and currency:

This tool returns real data — the same data the API returns on the free tier (10 lookups/day, no credit card required).

China UnionPay is the world's largest card issuer by number of cards. UnionPay cards start with 62 and are the dominant payment method in China with growing international acceptance.

Everything on this page is available programmatically. One POST request covers UnionPay and every other major network, with typical responses in under 50ms:

$ curl -X POST "https://api.binlookupapi.com/v1/bin" \
    -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
    -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
    -d '{"number": 622202}'

{
  "mode": "live",
  "data": {
    "bin": "622202",
    "scheme": "unionpay",
    "funding": "debit",
    "brand": "UNIONPAY",
    "category": null,
    "country": {
      "code": "CN",
      "name": "CHINA"
    },
    "issuer": {
      "name": "INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK OF CHINA",
      "website": null,
      "phone": null
    },
    "currency": "CNY",
    "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.

You start on the free tier with 10 real lookups per day. Test mode includes every plan feature, so you can build the full integration before paying anything. See the quickstart guide for details.

No hidden fees. No overage charges. See full pricing →

How do I look up a UnionPay BIN?

Enter the first 6–11 digits of the UnionPay card number in the lookup tool at the top of this page. You'll get the issuing bank, card type (credit, debit, or prepaid), country, and currency back instantly. The same lookup is available programmatically via our API.

How do I recognise a UnionPay card number?

UnionPay cards start with 62 and are 16-19 digits long. The BIN — traditionally the first 6 digits, now up to 8 under the industry's expanded standard — identifies the issuing bank and card product. Our API accepts prefixes of up to 11 digits for the most precise match.

What does a UnionPay BIN lookup return?

Each lookup returns the card scheme, funding type (credit, debit, or prepaid), brand and category, issuing bank with website and phone where available, country, currency, and commercial/prepaid flags.

Is this UnionPay BIN lookup free?

Yes. The tool on this page is free, and every API account starts on the free tier with 10 real lookups per day — no credit card required. Paid plans start at $10/month for 30,000 lookups.

Can I look up other card brands with the same API?

Yes. One endpoint covers every major network — Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB, UnionPay, and Diners Club. Send any BIN and the response tells you which scheme it belongs to.

How many digits do I need for an accurate UnionPay lookup?

At least 6 digits; the API accepts up to 11. Longer prefixes return more precise results, and on plans with the meta feature the response includes longer_bin_available, which tells you when submitting more digits would return more specific data.