BIN List South Africa
This page lists every known BIN range issued in South Africa. There are 919 active BIN ranges from 58 issuing banks, covering 9 card brands. Use it to identify the issuer, brand, type and card category behind any South Africa 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 South Africa
| Brand | BIN ranges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| VISA | 454 | 49.4% |
| MASTERCARD | 239 | 26.0% |
| LOCAL BRAND | 73 | 7.9% |
| MAESTRO | 66 | 7.2% |
| DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL | 49 | 5.3% |
| AMERICAN EXPRESS | 28 | 3.0% |
| PRIVATE LABEL | 5 | 0.5% |
| CHINA UNION PAY | 4 | 0.4% |
Card types in South Africa
| Type | BIN ranges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DEBIT | 462 | 50.3% |
| CREDIT | 457 | 49.7% |
Top issuing banks in South Africa
| Issuer | BIN ranges | Brands |
|---|---|---|
| <a href="/bin/issuer/firstrand-bank-ltd.html">FIRSTRAND BANK, LTD.</a> | 136 | LOCAL BRAND, MAESTRO, MASTERCARD, VISA |
| UNKNOWN | 106 | AMERICAN EXPRESS, ATM CARD, BANKCARD(INA |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/absa-group-ltd.html">ABSA GROUP, LTD.</a> | 104 | LOCAL BRAND, MAESTRO, VISA |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/standard-bank-of-south-africa-ltd.html">STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA, LTD.</a> | 91 | CHINA UNION PAY, DINERS CLUB INTERNATION |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/nedbank-ltd.html">NEDBANK, LTD.</a> | 91 | AMERICAN EXPRESS, LOCAL BRAND, MAESTRO, |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/absa-bank-ltd.html">ABSA BANK, LTD.</a> | 86 | MAESTRO, MASTERCARD, VISA |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/dc-south-africa.html">DC SOUTH AFRICA</a> | 42 | DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL, DISCOVER |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/bidvest-bank-ltd.html">BIDVEST BANK, LTD.</a> | 31 | MASTERCARD, VISA |
| CAPITEC BANK, LTD. | 25 | MAESTRO, MASTERCARD, VISA |
| <a href="/bin/issuer/mercantile-bank-ltd.html">MERCANTILE BANK, LTD.</a> | 20 | MAESTRO, MASTERCARD, VISA |
| THE STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA, LTD. | 19 | VISA |
| ACCESS BANK (SOUTH AFRICA), LTD. | 17 | MASTERCARD, VISA |
| NEDBANK | 17 | AMERICAN EXPRESS |
| AFRICAN BANK, LTD. | 15 | MASTERCARD, VISA |
| DISCOVERY BANK, LTD. | 10 | VISA |
Sample BIN ranges in South Africa
| BIN | Brand | Type | Category | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201010 | LOCAL BRAND | DEBIT | - | STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA, LTD. |
| 222689 | MASTERCARD | DEBIT | STANDARD | ACCESS BANK (SOUTH AFRICA), LTD. |
| 223001 | MASTERCARD | DEBIT | STANDARD | ACCESS BANK (SOUTH AFRICA), LTD. |
| 223004 | MASTERCARD | DEBIT | STANDARD | BANK ZERO MUTUAL BANK |
| 223392 | MASTERCARD | CREDIT | STANDARD | UNKNOWN |
| 223394 | MASTERCARD | DEBIT | ACH FOR CONSUMER | UNKNOWN |
| 223395 | MASTERCARD | DEBIT | PREPAID | UNKNOWN |
| 223530 | MASTERCARD | DEBIT | STANDARD | ACCESS BANK (SOUTH AFRICA), LTD. |
| 223533 | MASTERCARD | DEBIT | PREPAID RELOADABLE | ACCESS BANK (SOUTH AFRICA), LTD. |
| 223650 | MASTERCARD | DEBIT | PREPAID BUSINESS | STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA, LTD. |
| 225050 | MASTERCARD | CREDIT | - | STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA, LTD. |
| 226500 | MASTERCARD | DEBIT | STANDARD | BANK ZERO MUTUAL BANK |
| 226508 | MASTERCARD | DEBIT | BUSINESS | BANK ZERO MUTUAL BANK |
| 230113 | MASTERCARD | DEBIT | - | FNB |
| 230766 | MASTERCARD | DEBIT | PREPAID RELOADABLE | NEDBANK, LTD. |
| 232000 | MASTERCARD | DEBIT | STANDARD | ACCESS BANK (SOUTH AFRICA), LTD. |
| 232001 | MASTERCARD | DEBIT | STANDARD | ACCESS BANK (SOUTH AFRICA), LTD. |
| 232038 | MASTERCARD | CREDIT | STANDARD | UNKNOWN |
| 233000 | MASTERCARD | DEBIT | STANDARD | ACCESS BANK (SOUTH AFRICA), LTD. |
| 265432 | MASTERCARD | DEBIT | - | TYMEBANK |
| 269967 | MASTERCARD | DEBIT | - | BIDVEST BANK, LTD. |
| 300453 | DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL | CREDIT | STANDARD | UNKNOWN |
| 303201 | DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL | CREDIT | STANDARD | UNKNOWN |
| 340062 | AMERICAN EXPRESS | DEBIT | COMMERCIAL | NEDBANK |
| 341354 | AMERICAN EXPRESS | CREDIT | - | NEDBANK, LTD. |
| 342560 | AMERICAN EXPRESS | CREDIT | STANDARD | NEDBANK, LTD. |
| 344001 | AMERICAN EXPRESS | CREDIT | STANDARD | NEDBANK, LTD. |
| 344542 | AMERICAN EXPRESS | CREDIT | STANDARD | NEDBANK, LTD. |
| 345576 | AMERICAN EXPRESS | CREDIT | STANDARD | NEDBANK, LTD. |
| 347292 | AMERICAN EXPRESS | CREDIT | STANDARD | NEDBANK, LTD. |
| 352317 | PRIVATE LABEL | CREDIT | - | UNKNOWN |
| 361036 | DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL | CREDIT | - | DC SOUTH AFRICA |
| 361166 | DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL | CREDIT | - | DC SOUTH AFRICA |
| 361350 | DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL | CREDIT | PERSONAL | DC SOUTH AFRICA |
| 361351 | DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL | CREDIT | PERSONAL | DC SOUTH AFRICA |
| 361352 | DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL | CREDIT | PERSONAL | DC SOUTH AFRICA |
| 361353 | DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL | CREDIT | PERSONAL | DC SOUTH AFRICA |
| 361354 | DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL | CREDIT | PERSONAL | DC SOUTH AFRICA |
| 361355 | DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL | CREDIT | PERSONAL | DC SOUTH AFRICA |
| 361356 | DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL | CREDIT | PERSONAL | DC SOUTH AFRICA |
Frequently asked questions
How many BINs are issued in South Africa?
919 BIN ranges are recorded for South Africa across 58 issuers.
What is the most common card brand in South Africa?
VISA accounts for 49.4% of all South Africa BIN ranges.
How do I look up a South Africa 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 South Africa?
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.