Binlist
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Identifies the card issuer, card type and issuing country from the first six to eight digits of a payment card.
Finance & Crypto
Product
Binlist is a web search and API for BIN/IIN numbers, the first six to eight digits of a payment card. IINlist is a separate premium product.
Availability and source date
Restricted
As of: 16 October 2026.
No functionality test has been performed.
Use in OSINT research
Helps identify the card issuer and issuing country. It cannot identify the cardholder.
Queries
| Input | Result | Result type |
|---|---|---|
| Keyword / free text | The first six to eight card digits (BIN/IIN) return the bank, card network, card type and issuing country. Some details are inferred from neighbouring number ranges. | Derived |
Features
- Matches a BIN/IIN to a card issuer.
- Shows the card network and card type.
- Shows the issuing country and available bank contact details.
- Returns the details as JSON through an API.
Categories
- Finance & Crypto
- Payment services
Coverage
Dataset
Card data combined from multiple sources; some details are inferred from neighbouring number ranges.
Access
Requirements
Public web search and API. For more requests, the provider directs users to enquire using a form or email.
Export
JSON through the API. No full database download.
Provider
Unknown
Country of establishment
Unknown
Interfaces
API
Limited availability. Five requests per hour are documented. A current page notice directs users to the provider because limits have changed.
MCP
Not documented. No official integration is described in the product or API information.
AI agents
Not documented. No official integration is described in the product or API information.
Limitations
- Some details are inferred and may be missing or incorrect.
- The page states five requests per hour while also announcing changed limits.
- The card issuer is not the cardholder.
Guides and practical reports
Official · Binlist API
EN
Shows requests using six to eight card digits and explains the JSON fields.