BIN List Kenya
This page lists every known BIN range issued in Kenya. There are 444 active BIN ranges from 77 issuing banks, covering 8 card brands. Use it to identify the issuer, brand, type and card category behind any Kenya 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 Kenya
| Brand | BIN ranges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| VISA | 249 | 56.1% |
| MASTERCARD | 133 | 30.0% |
| LOCAL BRAND | 17 | 3.8% |
| DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL | 13 | 2.9% |
| CHINA UNION PAY | 11 | 2.5% |
| MAESTRO | 10 | 2.3% |
| AMERICAN EXPRESS | 8 | 1.8% |
| VERVE | 3 | 0.7% |
Card types in Kenya
| Type | BIN ranges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DEBIT | 278 | 62.6% |
| CREDIT | 166 | 37.4% |
Top issuing banks in Kenya
| Issuer | BIN ranges | Brands |
|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN | 50 | AMERICAN EXPRESS, ATM CARD, BANKCARD(INA |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/kcb-bank-kenya-ltd.html">KCB BANK KENYA, LTD.</a> | 31 | MASTERCARD, VISA |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/equity-bank-ltd.html">EQUITY BANK, LTD.</a> | 27 | MASTERCARD, VISA |
| I & M BANK, LTD. | 21 | MASTERCARD, VISA |
| STANDARD CHARTERED BANK KENYA, LTD. | 17 | MASTERCARD, VISA |
| ABSA BANK KENYA PLC | 17 | MASTERCARD, VISA |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/diamond-trust-bank-kenya-ltd.html">DIAMOND TRUST BANK KENYA, LTD.</a> | 16 | MASTERCARD, VISA |
| NATIONAL BANK OF KENYA, LTD. | 16 | MASTERCARD, VISA |
| THE CO-OPERATIVE BANK OF KENYA, LTD. | 15 | VISA |
| NCBA BANK KENYA PLC | 12 | MASTERCARD, VISA |
| ECOBANK KENYA, LTD. | 10 | VISA |
| CHASE BANK (KENYA), LTD. | 10 | MASTERCARD, VISA |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/guaranty-trust-bank-plc.html">GUARANTY TRUST BANK PLC</a> | 10 | MASTERCARD, VISA |
| NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL CREDIT BANK, LTD. | 8 | VISA |
| SPIRE BANK, LTD. | 8 | MASTERCARD, VISA |
Sample BIN ranges in Kenya
| BIN | Brand | Type | Category | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 222751 | MASTERCARD | CREDIT | STANDARD | MASTERCARD - PROCESSING MEA |
| 222752 | MASTERCARD | CREDIT | STANDARD | MASTERCARD - PROCESSING MEA |
| 230027 | MASTERCARD | DEBIT | PREPAID | EQUITY BANK, LTD. |
| 230491 | MASTERCARD | DEBIT | PREPAID | MASTERCARD - PROCESSING MEA |
| 340804 | AMERICAN EXPRESS | CREDIT | STANDARD | UNKNOWN |
| 344443 | AMERICAN EXPRESS | CREDIT | STANDARD | UNKNOWN |
| 344482 | AMERICAN EXPRESS | CREDIT | STANDARD | UNKNOWN |
| 345249 | AMERICAN EXPRESS | CREDIT | STANDARD | UNKNOWN |
| 345300 | AMERICAN EXPRESS | CREDIT | STANDARD | UNKNOWN |
| 346593 | AMERICAN EXPRESS | CREDIT | STANDARD | UNKNOWN |
| 347964 | AMERICAN EXPRESS | CREDIT | STANDARD | UNKNOWN |
| 363299 | DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL | CREDIT | - | UNKNOWN |
| 364066 | DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL | CREDIT | - | UNKNOWN |
| 364208 | DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL | CREDIT | - | UNKNOWN |
| 364233 | DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL | CREDIT | - | UNKNOWN |
| 365416 | DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL | CREDIT | - | UNKNOWN |
| 365417 | DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL | CREDIT | - | DC KENYA |
| 365418 | DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL | CREDIT | - | DC KENYA |
| 365419 | DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL | CREDIT | - | DC KENYA |
| 365620 | DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL | CREDIT | - | UNKNOWN |
| 365621 | DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL | CREDIT | - | DC KENYA |
| 365633 | DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL | CREDIT | - | UNKNOWN |
| 365634 | DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL | CREDIT | - | DC KENYA |
| 365635 | DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL | CREDIT | - | DC KENYA |
| 375156 | AMERICAN EXPRESS | CREDIT | PERSONAL | EQUITY BANK |
| 400955 | VISA | DEBIT | CLASSIC | SIDIAN BANK, LTD. |
| 400976 | VISA | CREDIT | CLASSIC | SIDIAN BANK, LTD. |
| 401100 | VISA | CREDIT | PLATINUM | FIDELITY COMMERCIAL BANK, LTD. |
| 401334 | VISA | DEBIT | PLATINUM | SIDIAN BANK, LTD. |
| 402030 | VISA | DEBIT | INFINITE | STANDARD CHARTERED BANK KENYA, LTD. |
| 402036 | VISA | DEBIT | CLASSIC | DIB BANK KENYA, LTD. |
| 402046 | VISA | DEBIT | PREPAID CLASSIC | ECOBANK KENYA, LTD. |
| 402048 | VISA | DEBIT | GOLD | DIB BANK KENYA, LTD. |
| 402536 | VISA | CREDIT | BUSINESS | COMMERCIAL BANK OF AFRICA, LTD. |
| 402537 | VISA | CREDIT | BUSINESS | NCBA BANK KENYA PLC |
| 402644 | VISA | DEBIT | PREPAID CLASSIC | ACCESS BANK (KENYA) PLC |
| 403321 | VISA | DEBIT | CLASSIC | KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK |
| 403745 | VISA | DEBIT | INFINITE | STANDARD CHARTERED BANK KENYA, LTD. |
| 403984 | VISA | DEBIT | CLASSIC | ACCESS BANK (KENYA) PLC |
| 404192 | VISA | CREDIT | - | KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK, LTD. |
Frequently asked questions
How many BINs are issued in Kenya?
444 BIN ranges are recorded for Kenya across 77 issuers.
What is the most common card brand in Kenya?
VISA accounts for 56.1% of all Kenya BIN ranges.
How do I look up a Kenya 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 Kenya?
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.