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Card Network Lookup

Card Network Lookup

Identify the card network from the first digits of a card number — instantly, as you type, with nothing sent anywhere.

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  • Nothing stored
  • Runs in your browser

Just the first 1-8 digits — detection updates as you type. Nothing is stored.

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Your detected network will appear here.

Runs entirely in your browser — nothing you type is stored or sent anywhere.
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    Answers appear the moment you enter a number — no accounts, no setup, nothing to wait for.

  • Private by design

    We never ask for or store a full card number — your sensitive details stay with you.

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    Every tool is completely free to use — no account, no limits, no catch.

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How prefixes map to networks

Every card number begins with digits that identify its network. Payment systems read these first — the network, then the issuing bank — to route a transaction. A single leading digit is often enough: 4 is always Visa. Other networks need a few more digits to be certain.

Supported networks & prefix ranges

The table below is generated from the same data the detector uses, so it always matches the tool. Ranges are inclusive and reflect publicly documented conventions.

NetworkPrefix rangesLengths
Visa413, 16, 19
Mastercard51–55, 2221–272016
American Express34, 3715
Discover6011, 65, 644–649, 622126–62292516, 19
JCB3528–358916, 17, 18, 19
Diners Club300–305, 36, 38, 3914, 16, 19
UnionPay6216, 17, 18, 19
RuPay60, 65, 81, 82, 508, 353, 35616
Maestro50, 56–59, 63, 6712, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19

Handling overlaps

Some ranges are shared. For example 65 is used by both Discover and RuPay, so a two-digit prefix of 65 is ambiguous — but 6011 resolves cleanly to Discover because it is a more specific match. The detector always prefers the longest, most specific matching prefix.

Prefix vs full BIN

This tool needs only the leading digits to name the network. To also learn the issuing bank, card type and country, enter 6-8 digits in the BIN Checker.

Frequently asked questions

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