BIN List Rwanda
This page lists every known BIN range issued in Rwanda. There are 86 active BIN ranges from 25 issuing banks, covering 3 card brands. Use it to identify the issuer, brand, type and card category behind any Rwanda 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 Rwanda
| Brand | BIN ranges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| VISA | 57 | 66.3% |
| MASTERCARD | 28 | 32.6% |
| CHINA UNION PAY | 1 | 1.2% |
Card types in Rwanda
| Type | BIN ranges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DEBIT | 64 | 74.4% |
| CREDIT | 22 | 25.6% |
Top issuing banks in Rwanda
| Issuer | BIN ranges | Brands |
|---|---|---|
| BANK OF KIGALI, LTD. | 11 | MASTERCARD, VISA |
| ECOBANK RWANDA, S.A. | 8 | VISA |
| I & M BANK (RWANDA) PLC | 7 | MASTERCARD |
| BPR BANK RWANDA PLC | 6 | VISA |
| EQUITY BANK RWANDA, LTD. | 6 | VISA |
| BANQUE DE KIGALI | 6 | VISA |
| I&M BANK (RWANDA) PLC | 4 | VISA |
| NETWORK INTERNATIONAL PAYMENT SERVICES | 4 | MASTERCARD |
| URWEGO OPPORTUNITY BANK, LTD. | 3 | VISA |
| COMMERCIAL BANK OF AFRICA (RWANDA) PLC | 3 | VISA |
| ACCESS BANK (RWANDA), LTD. | 3 | VISA |
| ZIGAMA CSS | 3 | VISA |
| BANQUE COMMERCIALE DU RWANDA, S.A. | 3 | VISA |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/guaranty-trust-bank-plc.html">GUARANTY TRUST BANK PLC</a> | 3 | MASTERCARD, VISA |
| UNKNOWN | 2 | AMERICAN EXPRESS, ATM CARD, BANKCARD(INA |
Sample BIN ranges in Rwanda
| BIN | Brand | Type | Category | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 222758 | MASTERCARD | CREDIT | STANDARD | MASTERCARD - PROCESSING MEA |
| 402022 | VISA | DEBIT | CLASSIC | BANK OF AFRICA RWANDA, LTD. |
| 402033 | VISA | DEBIT | PREPAID | UNKNOWN |
| 406961 | VISA | DEBIT | BUSINESS | URWEGO OPPORTUNITY BANK, LTD. |
| 406962 | VISA | DEBIT | CLASSIC | URWEGO OPPORTUNITY BANK, LTD. |
| 406963 | VISA | DEBIT | CLASSIC | URWEGO OPPORTUNITY BANK, LTD. |
| 408023 | VISA | DEBIT | CLASSIC | ECOBANK RWANDA, S.A. |
| 410331 | VISA | DEBIT | ELECTRON | ECOBANK RWANDA, S.A. |
| 410794 | VISA | CREDIT | GOLD | COMMERCIAL BANK OF AFRICA (RWANDA) PLC |
| 410804 | VISA | DEBIT | GOLD | COMMERCIAL BANK OF AFRICA (RWANDA) PLC |
| 410807 | VISA | CREDIT | BUSINESS | COMMERCIAL BANK OF AFRICA (RWANDA) PLC |
| 411744 | VISA | DEBIT | CLASSIC | BPR BANK RWANDA PLC |
| 413213 | VISA | DEBIT | CLASSIC | ACCESS BANK (RWANDA), LTD. |
| 421133 | VISA | CREDIT | GOLD | EQUITY BANK RWANDA, LTD. |
| 421153 | VISA | CREDIT | CLASSIC | EQUITY BANK RWANDA, LTD. |
| 421183 | VISA | DEBIT | CLASSIC | BPR BANK RWANDA PLC |
| 429958 | VISA | DEBIT | - | BANQUE DE KIGALI |
| 430073 | VISA | DEBIT | CLASSIC | ZIGAMA CSS |
| 436632 | VISA | DEBIT | CLASSIC | ZIGAMA CSS |
| 446999 | VISA | CREDIT | CLASSIC | BANK OF KIGALI, LTD. |
| 447927 | VISA | DEBIT | PREPAID | BANQUE DE KIGALI |
| 452343 | VISA | CREDIT | - | ECOBANK RWANDA, S.A. |
| 456092 | VISA | DEBIT | BUSINESS | BANQUE DE KIGALI |
| 456093 | VISA | DEBIT | CLASSIC | BANQUE DE KIGALI |
| 456094 | VISA | DEBIT | CLASSIC | BANQUE DE KIGALI |
| 457668 | VISA | DEBIT | PREPAID | EQUITY BANK RWANDA, LTD. |
| 457669 | VISA | DEBIT | ELECTRON | EQUITY BANK RWANDA, LTD. |
| 457700 | VISA | CREDIT | - | EQUITY BANK RWANDA, LTD. |
| 457702 | VISA | DEBIT | PREPAID CLASSIC | BPR BANK RWANDA PLC |
| 460008 | VISA | DEBIT | PREPAID CLASSIC | EQUITY BANK RWANDA, LTD. |
| 462078 | VISA | CREDIT | PLATINUM | BANQUE DE KIGALI |
| 465615 | VISA | DEBIT | CLASSIC | ZIGAMA CSS |
| 466589 | VISA | CREDIT | PURCHASING | BPR BANK RWANDA PLC |
| 469642 | VISA | DEBIT | PREPAID CLASSIC | ACCESS BANK (RWANDA), LTD. |
| 471375 | VISA | CREDIT | GOLD | BANK OF KIGALI, LTD. |
| 471376 | VISA | DEBIT | CLASSIC | BANK OF KIGALI, LTD. |
| 471377 | VISA | DEBIT | PREPAID CLASSIC | BANK OF KIGALI, LTD. |
| 471378 | VISA | DEBIT | CLASSIC | KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK, LTD. |
| 471379 | VISA | CREDIT | GOLD | BPR BANK RWANDA PLC |
| 471380 | VISA | DEBIT | PREPAID | KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK, LTD. |
Frequently asked questions
How many BINs are issued in Rwanda?
86 BIN ranges are recorded for Rwanda across 25 issuers.
What is the most common card brand in Rwanda?
VISA accounts for 66.3% of all Rwanda BIN ranges.
How do I look up a Rwanda 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 Rwanda?
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.