For a programming project I look for a (text based) database with BIN numbers (Bank Identification Numbers).

In order to explain: "BIN"s are the first six digits of each credit card number where it is possible to find the issuing banking organization of the concerned card.

I only have found a web service that offers an online research for BIN numbers: http://www.dnsstuff.com/pages/merchant.htm

However I need access to a text based database of that kind. Unfortunately haven't found anything, so maybe someone of this board can assist.

Why not write to dnsstuff.com, they seemed cool when I used to beable to use thier site.

They banned my ISP for some reeason :(
weak.

I havent used it but maybe here:
http://www.mars-soft.net/banksbase.htm

I already had a look at their website, but must confess that I not find this company trustworthy (please don't understand me wrong, I never dealt with them, it is just a "feeling").

Anyway, look at their forum at http://www.mars-soft.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=27 - the question already has been asked and the developer does not give out information about the database behind nor a CSV release. Unfortunately.

Maybe this is the case why I have concerns about them: Since they sell their software as donationware, I think that opening the BIN database of their system doesn't affect the donations made to them negatively (I even would pay for this database, so they miss a chance to earn money :-)

But there must be a source where they got these data...

While it might not be entirely legal or ethical...

I downloaded their free Mars Bank Base program...

Looking at the visa.dat and mc.dat files the program uses it probably wouldnt take a decent programmer more then a few minutes to convert their .dat file to a CSV or whatever format you want.

This could be worth a try :-) At least for testing. Nevertheless I need a reliable source (updates, legally acquired data).

Next week I will go on and do some phone calls with Visa, MC and others. Asking is free :-) Feedback from them is posted here shortly.

Not sure whether you managed to get hold of this data or not but spotted this thread whilst browsing and thought I would mention....

Merchant service providers supply BIN number range tables for all cards other than AMEX, Diners, JCB and Discover.

Ask your merchant services provider and so long as they are a reputable company and you are a person of good standing they will provide you with the tables and monthly updates.

Not worth messing with 'mars soft' or 'dnssoft' tools as they seem to contain old as well as current BIN numbers but do not tell you which are which. The file from your merchant services provider will give you only active bins.

If you just need a tool to look up active BIN's you will find one at cardfraudhelp.com

tobi, did you had any luck with the BIN number DB ?

If so I would really like to get in touch with you.

Hmm, it seems that my post got deleted. Probably because I was annoyed at having to spend 10 minutes to help people.

Anyway, since this is the first search result for "Bank Identification Number in PHP" on Google, and I managed to find a list, I thought it would be a good idea to post a link to it here (I don't have 5 posts, so you'll have to copy/paste the URL): dumpss.biz/binlist.html

It took me quite awhile to find a free list, so hopefully that'll help somebody.

Ron

Does the following: dumpss.biz/binlist.html to work? I am still researching to see if there are other websites but this forum has been a great help so far! I will let you know what I find...

Wrote a script to take the Mars bank data and parse the .dat files. Supports the visa.dat, mc.dat, and amex.dat. I'll look at posting it once I get it cleaned up a bit.

I've decoded that database and published it on my web-site.

MaxMind Premium MinFraud offers BIN check. It goes further and also supplies the customer service telephone number on the back of the card too.

Excellent tool for reducing fraud as many fraudsters just have the CC details but not the issuing bank or the customer service number stated on the back of the card. :agree:

That service has one disadvantage, it is paid.

Excellent tool for reducing fraud as many fraudsters just have the CC details but not the issuing bank or the customer service number stated on the back of the card.I dont have a customer service number on the back of my solo card.

That service has one disadvantage, it is paid.You wont find a current, up-to-date list that is free. ;)

Paul

The question is how up-to-date that list must be. Does Mars database suit you? If answer is yes, I already published this list. It is free now ;) If you need latest list, be patient I am working on it. And I think that the list will be free hereinafter.

;4968901']I dont have a customer service number on the back of my solo card.



Paul

Not sure about SOLO then. I checked my Maestro debit card and it does have a customer services number, as does my Visa Barclaycard and Egg Visa card.

Card issuers usually put it on the back of the card as it is handy when you need to call customer services..

You wont find a current, up-to-date list that is free. ;)

Precisely.. People surely can't consider a paying a low price for a decent service as a bad thing.. Expectations these days :rolleyes:

hey andrew I am interested in you posting can you reply at your convenience

mako boy, If you interested in that database, you will find it on my website www uzinter com (I cannot insert any href links in my posts yet)
That web site without face page yet but it contains menu and some databases simalar Mars'

Thank you for the thread I haven been out of town but will review the info and talk to you soon

Hey Andrew thanks for the4 response, once agasin can you e-mail me with a link to that database again ,I went to your uzinter site but could not acess or view .i had no pathor reference Thank you once again

Hi!

Please put the database in CSV format too!

Thanks!
I've decoded that database and published it on my web-site.

Andrew,

Thanks for parsing the Mars database. I went to you site and you have provided a nice tool. Is there a way I could get the raw data to make it easier to integrate into my application versus having to write an app to go through your site and cultivate all of the records.

Thanks in advance