BIN Lookup API
The BIN Lookup API allows you to look up bank information from Bank Identification Numbers (BIN). Our database contains hundreds of thousands of BINs worldwide.
/v1/bin GET
https://api.api-ninjas.com/v1/bin
Returns detailed information about a bank based on the BIN number provided.
Parameters
binrequiredThe Bank Identification Number (BIN) to look up. This is typically the first 6-8 digits of a credit card number.
Headers
X-Api-KeyrequiredAPI Key associated with your account.
Response
binThe Bank Identification Number that was looked up.
brandpremium onlyThe card brand (e.g. Visa, Mastercard, American Express).
typeThe type of card (e.g. Credit, Debit).
categoryThe category of the card.
issuerpremium onlyThe name of the bank or financial institution that issued the card.
iso_code2The two-letter ISO country code of the issuing bank.
iso_code3The three-letter ISO country code of the issuing bank.
countryThe full name of the country where the card was issued.
Sample Request Live Demo!
https://api.api-ninjas.com/v1/bin?bin=405316Headers
X-Api-KeyLog in or sign up to get your API KeySample Response
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[
{
"bin": "405316",
"brand": "Visa",
"type": "Credit",
"category": "Traditional",
"issuer": "Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.A.",
"iso_code2": "US",
"iso_code3": "USA",
"country": "United States"
}
]Code Examples
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curl -X GET "https://api.api-ninjas.com/v1/bin?bin=400555" \
-H "X-Api-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"If your programming language is not listed in the Code Example above, you can still make API calls by using a HTTP request library written in your programming language and following the above documentation.