GLOSSARY
The following list of Bank Identification Numbers (BIN) enable you to identify the UK Issuing Bank and assist
you with investigations and prosecution of plastic card fraud offences.
Typically BIN numbers commencing with:
- 3 Diners/Citibank Cards/American Express Cards
- 4 Visa Cards
- 5 MasterCard
- 6 Maestro Cards
For other cards issued outside of the UK contact the card scheme direct. Their contact details can be found in the Register of Contacts – Card Schemes.
Financial Fraud Action UK does not collate BINs for Diners, Citibank Cards or
American Express Cards. For assistance with these cards contact American Express. Their contact details can be found in the Register of Contacts – Card Schemes.
