API Documentation
Welcome to the BinLookupAPI documentation. This guide will help you integrate BIN lookup functionality into your application.
What is BinLookupAPI?
BinLookupAPI is a RESTful API that provides detailed information about payment card Bank Identification Numbers (BINs). Use it to:
- Identify card brands and issuing banks
- Detect card types (credit, debit, prepaid)
- Verify country of issuance
- Enhance fraud prevention
- Improve payment routing
- Comply with AML/KYC requirements
API Endpoint
https://api.binlookupapi.com/v1/{bin}
Quick Example
curl -X GET "https://api.binlookupapi.com/v1/414720" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
Response:
{
"bin": "414720",
"brand": "Visa",
"type": "credit",
"level": "Classic",
"bank": {
"name": "JPMorgan Chase",
"url": "https://chase.com"
},
"country": {
"name": "United States",
"code": "US",
"flag": "🇺🇸"
},
"prepaid": false,
"commercial": false
}
Next Steps
- Quickstart Guide - Get started in under 2 minutes
- Authentication - Learn about API keys
- API Reference - Complete endpoint documentation
- Error Codes - Handle errors properly
- Rate Limits - Understand usage limits