BIN List Kuwait
This page lists every known BIN range issued in Kuwait. There are 322 active BIN ranges from 40 issuing banks, covering 7 card brands. Use it to identify the issuer, brand, type and card category behind any Kuwait 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 Kuwait
| Brand | BIN ranges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| VISA | 163 | 50.6% |
| MASTERCARD | 145 | 45.0% |
| DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL | 7 | 2.2% |
| MAESTRO | 2 | 0.6% |
| LOCAL BRAND | 2 | 0.6% |
| CHINA UNION PAY | 2 | 0.6% |
| PRIVATE LABEL | 1 | 0.3% |
Card types in Kuwait
| Type | BIN ranges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CREDIT | 189 | 58.7% |
| DEBIT | 133 | 41.3% |
Top issuing banks in Kuwait
| Issuer | BIN ranges | Brands |
|---|---|---|
| GULF BANK K.S.C. | 28 | MASTERCARD, VISA |
| BURGAN BANK (S.A.K.) | 27 | VISA |
| BURGAN BANK, S.A.K. | 23 | MASTERCARD, VISA |
| KUWAIT INTERNATIONAL BANK | 20 | MASTERCARD, VISA |
| KUWAIT FINANCE HOUSE K.S.C. | 20 | MASTERCARD |
| NATIONAL BANK OF KUWAIT (S.A.K.) | 18 | MASTERCARD, VISA |
| COMMERCIAL BANK OF KUWAIT S.A.K. | 17 | MASTERCARD |
| KUWAIT FINANCE HOUSE | 17 | VISA |
| WARBA BANK K.S.C | 17 | MASTERCARD |
| NATIONAL BANK OF KUWAIT, S.A.K. | 15 | MASTERCARD, VISA |
| BOUBYAN BANK K.S.C. | 13 | VISA |
| ALAHLI BANK OF KUWAIT (K.S.C.) | 11 | VISA |
| THE GULF BANK K.S.C. | 10 | VISA |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/al-rajhi-banking-and-investment-corp.html">AL RAJHI BANKING AND INVESTMENT CORP.</a> | 9 | MAESTRO, MASTERCARD, VISA |
| UNKNOWN | 8 | AMERICAN EXPRESS, ATM CARD, BANKCARD(INA |
Sample BIN ranges in Kuwait
| BIN | Brand | Type | Category | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 223446 | MASTERCARD | DEBIT | - | COMMERCIAL BANK OF KUWAIT S.A.K. |
| 352717 | PRIVATE LABEL | DEBIT | - | UNKNOWN |
| 362345 | DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL | CREDIT | PERSONAL | DC KUWAIT |
| 364205 | DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL | CREDIT | PERSONAL | DC KUWAIT |
| 364289 | DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL | CREDIT | PERSONAL | DC KUWAIT |
| 364318 | DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL | CREDIT | PERSONAL | DC KUWAIT |
| 364466 | DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL | CREDIT | - | UNKNOWN |
| 365836 | DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL | CREDIT | STANDARD | UNKNOWN |
| 369369 | DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL | CREDIT | STANDARD | UNKNOWN |
| 400155 | VISA | CREDIT | - | COMMERCIAL BANK OF KUWAIT, S.A.K. |
| 400156 | VISA | CREDIT | - | COMMERCIAL BANK OF KUWAIT, S.A.K. |
| 400601 | VISA | DEBIT | PREPAID PLATINUM | KUWAIT FINANCE HOUSE |
| 402166 | VISA | CREDIT | ULTRA HIGH NET WORTH | BURGAN BANK (S.A.K.) |
| 402978 | VISA | DEBIT | PREPAID CLASSIC | BURGAN BANK (S.A.K.) |
| 403583 | VISA | DEBIT | CLASSIC | BURGAN BANK (S.A.K.) |
| 403622 | VISA | DEBIT | SIGNATURE | ALAHLI BANK OF KUWAIT (K.S.C.) |
| 404919 | VISA | DEBIT | PREPAID CLASSIC | BOUBYAN BANK K.S.C. |
| 404975 | VISA | DEBIT | PREPAID PURCHASING | KUWAIT INTERNATIONAL BANK |
| 405285 | VISA | CREDIT | ULTRA HIGH NET WORTH | ALAHLI BANK OF KUWAIT (K.S.C.) |
| 405843 | VISA | DEBIT | PREPAID | NATIONAL BANK OF KUWAIT, S.A.K. |
| 405853 | VISA | DEBIT | PREPAID CLASSIC | NATIONAL BANK OF KUWAIT, S.A.K. |
| 405871 | VISA | DEBIT | PREPAID CLASSIC | NATIONAL BANK OF KUWAIT, S.A.K. |
| 405873 | VISA | CREDIT | BUSINESS ENHANCED | NATIONAL BANK OF KUWAIT, S.A.K. |
| 406430 | VISA | CREDIT | - | GULF BANK K.S.C. |
| 406464 | VISA | DEBIT | INFINITE | KUWAIT INTERNATIONAL BANK |
| 406966 | VISA | DEBIT | PREPAID CLASSIC | AL RAJHI BANKING AND INVESTMENT CORP. |
| 407417 | VISA | CREDIT | PLATINUM | BURGAN BANK (S.A.K.) |
| 409054 | VISA | DEBIT | CLASSIC | KUWAIT INTERNATIONAL BANK |
| 409055 | VISA | CREDIT | - | KUWAIT REAL ESTATE BANK |
| 409190 | VISA | CREDIT | BUSINESS ENHANCED | BOUBYAN BANK K.S.C. |
| 409567 | VISA | DEBIT | BUSINESS ENHANCED | NATIONAL BANK OF KUWAIT, S.A.K. |
| 410124 | VISA | CREDIT | ULTRA HIGH NET WORTH | NATIONAL BANK OF KUWAIT, S.A.K. |
| 410606 | VISA | CREDIT | CLASSIC | KUWAIT FINANCE HOUSE |
| 413033 | VISA | CREDIT | SIGNATURE BUSINESS | KUWAIT INTERNATIONAL BANK |
| 413685 | VISA | CREDIT | UHNW | BOUBYAN BANK |
| 415254 | VISA | DEBIT | CLASSIC | BURGAN BANK (S.A.K.) |
| 415899 | VISA | CREDIT | - | NATIONAL BANK OF KUWAIT, S.A.K. |
| 416835 | VISA | CREDIT | CLASSIC | KUWAIT FINANCE HOUSE |
| 417768 | VISA | CREDIT | - | NATIONAL BANK OF KUWAIT, S.A.K. |
| 417773 | VISA | DEBIT | PREPAID PLATINUM | BOUBYAN BANK K.S.C. |
Frequently asked questions
How many BINs are issued in Kuwait?
322 BIN ranges are recorded for Kuwait across 40 issuers.
What is the most common card brand in Kuwait?
VISA accounts for 50.6% of all Kuwait BIN ranges.
How do I look up a Kuwait 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 Kuwait?
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.