BIN List Germany
This page lists every known BIN range issued in Germany. There are 4734 active BIN ranges from 185 issuing banks, covering 14 card brands. Use it to identify the issuer, brand, type and card category behind any Germany card prefix, or to check a card before you accept it.
Data is derived from the public BIN list maintained under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. BIN assignments change when issuers reorganise portfolios, so treat results as a strong reference rather than a guarantee — see data sources and methodology.
Card brands issued in Germany
| Brand | BIN ranges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MAESTRO | 1638 | 34.6% |
| GIROCARD | 982 | 20.7% |
| VISA | 854 | 18.0% |
| MASTERCARD | 573 | 12.1% |
| UATP | 400 | 8.4% |
| AMERICAN EXPRESS | 151 | 3.2% |
| DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL | 93 | 2.0% |
| VPAY | 17 | 0.4% |
Card types in Germany
| Type | BIN ranges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DEBIT | 3160 | 66.8% |
| CREDIT | 1573 | 33.2% |
| CHARGE CARD | 1 | 0.0% |
Top issuing banks in Germany
| Issuer | BIN ranges | Brands |
|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN | 1764 | AMERICAN EXPRESS, ATM CARD, BANKCARD(INA |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/euro-kartensysteme-gmbh.html">EURO KARTENSYSTEME GMBH</a> | 867 | CIRRUS, MAESTRO, MASTERCARD |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/deutscher-sparkassen-und-giroverband.html">DEUTSCHER SPARKASSEN- UND GIROVERBAND</a> | 462 | MAESTRO, MASTERCARD, VISA |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/lufthansa-airplus-servicekarten-gmbh.html">LUFTHANSA AIRPLUS SERVICEKARTEN GMBH</a> | 213 | MASTERCARD, UATP, VISA |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/dz-bank-ag.html">DZ BANK AG</a> | 137 | MASTERCARD, VISA |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/hahn-air-business-line-hr.html">HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR)</a> | 100 | UATP |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/aerticket-gmbh.html">AERTICKET GMBH</a> | 100 | UATP |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/deutsche-bank-ag.html">DEUTSCHE BANK AG</a> | 100 | LOCAL BRAND, MAESTRO, MASTERCARD, VISA |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/amex-germany-globestar-charge.html">AMEX GERMANY GLOBESTAR CHARGE</a> | 96 | AMERICAN EXPRESS |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/commerzbank-ag.html">COMMERZBANK AG</a> | 62 | MAESTRO, MASTERCARD, VISA |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/dz-bank-ag-deutsche-zentral-genossenschaftsbank.html">DZ BANK AG DEUTSCHE ZENTRAL-GENOSSENSCHAFTSBANK</a> | 59 | MASTERCARD |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/wirecard-bank-ag.html">WIRECARD BANK AG</a> | 55 | MAESTRO, MASTERCARD, VISA |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/dc-germany.html">DC GERMANY</a> | 50 | DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/santander-consumer-bank-ag.html">SANTANDER CONSUMER BANK AG</a> | 31 | MAESTRO, MASTERCARD, VISA |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/deutsche-postbank-ag.html">DEUTSCHE POSTBANK AG</a> | 30 | VISA |
Sample BIN ranges in Germany
| BIN | Brand | Type | Category | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116900 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116901 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116902 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116903 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116904 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116905 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116906 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116907 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116908 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116909 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116910 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116911 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116912 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116913 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116914 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116915 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116916 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116917 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116918 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116919 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116920 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116921 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116922 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116923 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116924 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116925 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116926 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116927 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116928 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116929 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116930 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116931 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116932 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116933 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116934 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116935 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116936 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116937 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116938 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
| 116939 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | HAHN AIR BUSINESS LINE (HR) |
Frequently asked questions
How many BINs are issued in Germany?
4734 BIN ranges are recorded for Germany across 185 issuers.
What is the most common card brand in Germany?
MAESTRO accounts for 34.6% of all Germany BIN ranges.
How do I look up a Germany BIN?
Enter the first six digits in the BIN Lookup tool. It reads the BIN, brand, type, category, issuer and country from the same dataset used on this page.
Are BIN ranges permanent in Germany?
No. Issuers release and reuse ranges as portfolios change, so check the timestamp and verify against a current source for production use.
What is the difference between a BIN and an IIN?
They are the same thing. IIN (Issuer Identification Number) is the modern ISO/IEC 7812 name for what the industry still calls the BIN.