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UniPayGateway

March 13, 2015
Written by
James Davis
Written by James Davis
Senior Technical Writer at United Thinkers

Author of the Paylosophy blog, a veteran writer, and a stock analyst with extensive knowledge and experience in the financial services industry that allows me to cover the latest payment industry news, developments, and insights.

My works have been cited across media and payment blogs. I do my best to help businesses make the most efficient financial decisions that can positively and significantly improve their business growth.

Whether you are a seasoned investor or just starting out in the world of payments, my writing is designed to be accessible to everyone and help people navigate the complex world of payments. So if you want to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and insights in the payment industry, be sure to check out Paylosophy and my published works.

Reviewed by
Kathrine Pensatori
Product Specialist at United Thinkers

Product specialist with more than 10 years of experience in the Payment Processing Industry. I help payment facilitators and PSPs solve their various payment processing issues. On a regular basis, I work with a team of knowledgeable technical people in the space, and I am passionate about finding creative solutions to the challenges presented by the Payments Industry.

I would be happy to help with any questions you might have regarding credit card payment processing, merchant services, EMV certifications, the various ways of becoming a payment facilitator or a payment platform, as well as any other Payment Industry related issues you might be struggling with. Feel free to follow me on Quora, and don’t hesitate to send me links to the specific Quora questions you would like me to answer.

Credit card BIN file explained

Credit card BIN file is a useful source of information, that merchants can utilize in their processing strategies. BIN ranges of cards can tell a lot: from card issuing bank and country of issue, to card class. Beside the issuing bank, the BIN range of a card carries information about maximal primary account number length, card type (debit, credit, etc.) and its PIN capability, debit networks, which accept the card, whether a card is a pre-paid or a gift one, card class (personal, business, consumer, corporate etc.). In case of  PIN-less debit BIN file can also tell whether the network is regulated by Durbin amendment or not.

BIN file

Using the information from BIN file, merchants can enhance their fraud protection toolkit, reduce interchange, and save on processing costs.

More information on BIN files can be found in the respective article on #Paylosophy “Credit Card BIN Files”.

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