BIN List Japan
This page lists every known BIN range issued in Japan. There are 13915 active BIN ranges from 377 issuing banks, covering 10 card brands. Use it to identify the issuer, brand, type and card category behind any Japan 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 Japan
| Brand | BIN ranges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| JCB | 9003 | 64.7% |
| VISA | 1861 | 13.4% |
| DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL | 1417 | 10.2% |
| MASTERCARD | 1154 | 8.3% |
| UATP | 200 | 1.4% |
| AMERICAN EXPRESS | 185 | 1.3% |
| LOCAL BRAND | 47 | 0.3% |
| MAESTRO | 36 | 0.3% |
Card types in Japan
| Type | BIN ranges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CREDIT | 8493 | 61.0% |
| DEBIT | 5422 | 39.0% |
Top issuing banks in Japan
| Issuer | BIN ranges | Brands |
|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN | 8894 | AMERICAN EXPRESS, ATM CARD, BANKCARD(INA |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/dc-japan.html">DC JAPAN</a> | 1406 | DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/mitsubishi-ufj-nicos-co-ltd.html">MITSUBISHI UFJ NICOS CO., LTD</a> | 503 | VISA |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/mitsubishi-ufj-nicos-co-ltd.html">MITSUBISHI UFJ NICOS CO., LTD.</a> | 432 | LOCAL BRAND, MASTERCARD, VISA |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/uc-card-co-ltd.html">UC CARD CO., LTD.</a> | 305 | MASTERCARD, VISA |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/credit-saison-co-ltd.html">CREDIT SAISON CO., LTD.</a> | 215 | MASTERCARD, VISA |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/sumitomo-mitsui-card-company-ltd.html">SUMITOMO MITSUI CARD COMPANY, LTD.</a> | 202 | CHINA UNION PAY, LOCAL BRAND, MASTERCARD |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/japan-airlines-international-jl.html">JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL)</a> | 200 | UATP |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/american-express-japan.html">AMERICAN EXPRESS JAPAN</a> | 136 | AMERICAN EXPRESS |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/aeon-financial-service-co-ltd.html">AEON FINANCIAL SERVICE CO., LTD.</a> | 63 | MASTERCARD, VISA |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/jcb-international-credit-card-co.html">JCB INTERNATIONAL CREDIT CARD CO.</a> | 53 | JCB |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/vja.html">VJA</a> | 51 | VISA |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/mitsubishi-ufj-financial-group-inc.html">MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.</a> | 45 | MASTERCARD, VISA |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/orient-corporation.html">ORIENT CORPORATION</a> | 42 | MASTERCARD, VISA |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/resona-card-co-ltd.html">RESONA CARD CO., LTD.</a> | 36 | MASTERCARD, VISA |
Sample BIN ranges in Japan
| BIN | Brand | Type | Category | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113100 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113101 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113102 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113103 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113104 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113105 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113106 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113107 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113108 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113109 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113110 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113111 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113112 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113113 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113114 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113115 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113116 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113117 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113118 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113119 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113120 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113121 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113122 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113123 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113124 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113125 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113126 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113127 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113128 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113129 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113130 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113131 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113132 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113133 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113134 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113135 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113136 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113137 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113138 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
| 113139 | UATP | CREDIT | UATP | JAPAN AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL (JL) |
Frequently asked questions
How many BINs are issued in Japan?
13915 BIN ranges are recorded for Japan across 377 issuers.
What is the most common card brand in Japan?
JCB accounts for 64.7% of all Japan BIN ranges.
How do I look up a Japan 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 Japan?
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.