BIN List Malawi
This page lists every known BIN range issued in Malawi. There are 47 active BIN ranges from 14 issuing banks, covering 2 card brands. Use it to identify the issuer, brand, type and card category behind any Malawi 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 Malawi
| Brand | BIN ranges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| VISA | 36 | 76.6% |
| MASTERCARD | 11 | 23.4% |
Card types in Malawi
| Type | BIN ranges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DEBIT | 40 | 85.1% |
| CREDIT | 7 | 14.9% |
Top issuing banks in Malawi
| Issuer | BIN ranges | Brands |
|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL BANK OF MALAWI | 14 | MASTERCARD, VISA |
| STANDARD BANK LIMITED MALAWI | 6 | VISA |
| NBS BANK, LTD. | 5 | VISA |
| FIRST CAPITAL BANK PLC | 4 | VISA |
| ECOBANK MALAWI, LTD. | 4 | VISA |
| MAURITIUS COMMERCIAL BANK, LTD. | 3 | MASTERCARD, VISA |
| FDH BANK, LTD. | 2 | VISA |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/intl-hdqtrs-center-owned.html">INTL HDQTRS-CENTER OWNED</a> | 2 | VISA |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/ecobank-nigeria-plc.html">ECOBANK NIGERIA PLC</a> | 2 | MASTERCARD, VISA |
| STANBIC BANK MALAWI | 1 | VISA |
| CENTENARY BANK, LTD. | 1 | VISA |
| UNKNOWN | 1 | AMERICAN EXPRESS, ATM CARD, BANKCARD(INA |
| OPPORTUNITY INTERNATIONAL BANK OF MALAWI | 1 | MASTERCARD |
| NBS BANK PLC | 1 | MASTERCARD |
Sample BIN ranges in Malawi
| BIN | Brand | Type | Category | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 405989 | VISA | DEBIT | BUSINESS | FIRST CAPITAL BANK PLC |
| 406297 | VISA | DEBIT | CLASSIC | FDH BANK, LTD. |
| 406298 | VISA | DEBIT | GOLD | FDH BANK, LTD. |
| 406916 | VISA | DEBIT | CLASSIC | STANDARD BANK LIMITED MALAWI |
| 406923 | VISA | DEBIT | GOLD | STANDARD BANK LIMITED MALAWI |
| 406924 | VISA | DEBIT | CLASSIC | STANDARD BANK LIMITED MALAWI |
| 406925 | VISA | CREDIT | - | STANBIC BANK MALAWI |
| 406927 | VISA | DEBIT | PROPRIETARY | STANDARD BANK LIMITED MALAWI |
| 408103 | VISA | DEBIT | CLASSIC | ECOBANK MALAWI, LTD. |
| 411511 | VISA | DEBIT | PLATINUM | NATIONAL BANK OF MALAWI |
| 412145 | VISA | CREDIT | GOLD | NBS BANK, LTD. |
| 416746 | VISA | DEBIT | PLATINUM | FIRST CAPITAL BANK PLC |
| 425619 | VISA | DEBIT | PLATINUM | CENTENARY BANK, LTD. |
| 434231 | VISA | DEBIT | CLASSIC | UNKNOWN |
| 444563 | VISA | DEBIT | CLASSIC | STANDARD BANK LIMITED MALAWI |
| 446315 | VISA | DEBIT | PLATINUM | STANDARD BANK LIMITED MALAWI |
| 447728 | VISA | DEBIT | PLATINUM | NATIONAL BANK OF MALAWI |
| 450044 | VISA | DEBIT | CLASSIC | NATIONAL BANK OF MALAWI |
| 450045 | VISA | DEBIT | GOLD | NATIONAL BANK OF MALAWI |
| 450046 | VISA | DEBIT | CLASSIC | NATIONAL BANK OF MALAWI |
| 450047 | VISA | DEBIT | PLATINUM | NBS BANK, LTD. |
| 452509 | VISA | DEBIT | CLASSIC | NATIONAL BANK OF MALAWI |
| 458248 | VISA | DEBIT | PREPAID BUSINESS | ECOBANK MALAWI, LTD. |
| 458757 | VISA | DEBIT | CLASSIC | FIRST CAPITAL BANK PLC |
| 459823 | VISA | CREDIT | CORPORATE T&E | NATIONAL BANK OF MALAWI |
| 459826 | VISA | CREDIT | CLASSIC | NATIONAL BANK OF MALAWI |
| 459832 | VISA | CREDIT | GOLD | NATIONAL BANK OF MALAWI |
| 459835 | VISA | CREDIT | PLATINUM | NATIONAL BANK OF MALAWI |
| 460079 | VISA | CREDIT | CLASSIC | NBS BANK, LTD. |
| 464112 | VISA | DEBIT | GOLD/PLATINUM | ECOBANK MALAWI, LTD. |
| 469577 | VISA | DEBIT | BUSINESS | NBS BANK, LTD. |
| 472820 | VISA | DEBIT | GOLD | FIRST CAPITAL BANK PLC |
| 481445 | VISA | DEBIT | PREPAID CLASSIC | ECOBANK MALAWI, LTD. |
| 484662 | VISA | DEBIT | PREPAID CLASSIC | INTL HDQTRS-CENTER OWNED |
| 484663 | VISA | DEBIT | CLASSIC | INTL HDQTRS-CENTER OWNED |
| 486349 | VISA | DEBIT | PREPAID CLASSIC | NBS BANK, LTD. |
| 513487 | MASTERCARD | DEBIT | GOLD | MAURITIUS COMMERCIAL BANK, LTD. |
| 517206 | MASTERCARD | DEBIT | STANDARD | ECOBANK NIGERIA PLC |
| 518720 | MASTERCARD | DEBIT | STANDARD | MAURITIUS COMMERCIAL BANK, LTD. |
| 520227 | MASTERCARD | DEBIT | PLATINUM | MAURITIUS COMMERCIAL BANK, LTD. |
Frequently asked questions
How many BINs are issued in Malawi?
47 BIN ranges are recorded for Malawi across 14 issuers.
What is the most common card brand in Malawi?
VISA accounts for 76.6% of all Malawi BIN ranges.
How do I look up a Malawi 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 Malawi?
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.