BIN List Lesotho
This page lists every known BIN range issued in Lesotho. There are 19 active BIN ranges from 6 issuing banks, covering 2 card brands. Use it to identify the issuer, brand, type and card category behind any Lesotho 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 Lesotho
| Brand | BIN ranges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| VISA | 14 | 73.7% |
| MASTERCARD | 5 | 26.3% |
Card types in Lesotho
| Type | BIN ranges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DEBIT | 15 | 78.9% |
| CREDIT | 4 | 21.1% |
Top issuing banks in Lesotho
| Issuer | BIN ranges | Brands |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LESOTHO, LTD. | 6 | VISA |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/standard-bank-of-south-africa-ltd.html">STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA, LTD.</a> | 5 | CHINA UNION PAY, DINERS CLUB INTERNATION |
| LESOTHO POSTBANK, LTD. | 3 | VISA |
| STANDARD BANK LESOTHO, LTD. | 2 | VISA |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/firstrand-bank-ltd.html">FIRSTRAND BANK, LTD.</a> | 2 | LOCAL BRAND, MAESTRO, MASTERCARD, VISA |
| NEDBANK LESOTHO | 1 | VISA |
Sample BIN ranges in Lesotho
| BIN | Brand | Type | Category | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 406917 | VISA | CREDIT | PLATINUM | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LESOTHO, LTD. |
| 414895 | VISA | CREDIT | - | STANDARD BANK LESOTHO, LTD. |
| 416965 | VISA | DEBIT | CLASSIC | FIRSTRAND BANK, LTD. |
| 418840 | VISA | CREDIT | - | STANDARD BANK LESOTHO, LTD. |
| 432558 | VISA | DEBIT | GOLD | NEDBANK LESOTHO |
| 455078 | VISA | CREDIT | PLATINUM | FIRSTRAND BANK, LTD. |
| 458482 | VISA | DEBIT | GOLD | LESOTHO POSTBANK, LTD. |
| 458797 | VISA | DEBIT | PREPAID | LESOTHO POSTBANK, LTD. |
| 463631 | VISA | DEBIT | PLATINUM | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LESOTHO, LTD. |
| 463632 | VISA | DEBIT | PLATINUM | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LESOTHO, LTD. |
| 463633 | VISA | DEBIT | PLATINUM | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LESOTHO, LTD. |
| 463634 | VISA | DEBIT | PLATINUM | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LESOTHO, LTD. |
| 463635 | VISA | DEBIT | BUSINESS | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LESOTHO, LTD. |
| 469284 | VISA | DEBIT | BUSINESS | LESOTHO POSTBANK, LTD. |
| 517887 | MASTERCARD | DEBIT | GOLD | STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA, LTD. |
| 540334 | MASTERCARD | DEBIT | STANDARD | STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA, LTD. |
| 541363 | MASTERCARD | DEBIT | STANDARD | STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA, LTD. |
| 542359 | MASTERCARD | DEBIT | TITANIUM | STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA, LTD. |
| 542916 | MASTERCARD | DEBIT | PLATINUM | STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA, LTD. |
Frequently asked questions
How many BINs are issued in Lesotho?
19 BIN ranges are recorded for Lesotho across 6 issuers.
What is the most common card brand in Lesotho?
VISA accounts for 73.7% of all Lesotho BIN ranges.
How do I look up a Lesotho 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 Lesotho?
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.