Checking a long list of card BINs without doing it one at a time
You have a few hundred card numbers' leading digits and need to know the issuing bank, the country and whether each card is debit or credit. Pasting them into a web form one by one is slow. BinBase Lookup and Filtering Software is a small desktop tool that runs a single or bulk BIN lookup against the BinBase BIN database on your own computer.
Quick facts
- Type: BIN lookup and filtering software for Windows
- Demo package: about 300 KB ZIP containing SearchBin.exe, SearchBin.ini and a demo CSV database
- Installation: none; unzip into one folder and run
- Full version: supplied to BIN database license holders
- License tiers: Single, Universal and Extended, each including the full lookup software
Key features
Paste a list of BINs and get every record back at once
Type or paste the BINs into the field on the left and press Look Up!. The matching records appear in the results box on the right.
See which BINs weren't found
BINs with no match are listed separately under Not Found BIN Records, so you can tell a miss from a result you overlooked.
Narrow the database with drop-down filters
Each BIN record is laid out in a horizontal row. You can filter the information with drop-down options to see only the records you need.
Run it with no setup
The tool needs no installer. You unzip it into a folder and run it. The one rule is to leave the demo database file unrenamed and unaltered, or the program stops working.
Who it's for
It suits teams that already license, or are evaluating, the BinBase BIN database and want a quick way to browse, filter and bulk-check records without writing code. Typical users are payment, fraud-review and finance staff.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Tiny download, no installation
- Bulk lookup with a clear list of unmatched BINs
- Drop-down filtering of records
- The full version is included with every database license
Cons
- The demo uses randomly selected records from an outdated version of the database, so it isn't suitable for real lookups
- The full version isn't sold on its own; you need a database license
- It is a Windows program
FAQs
Can I use the demo for real BIN checks?
No. The demo contains randomly selected records from an outdated database. For valid searches, use the free BIN search tool on the vendor's site or buy a test account.
Do I need to install it?
No. Unzip the package into one folder and run SearchBin.exe.
What's in the demo package?
Three files: SearchBin.exe, SearchBin.ini and bins_iso_demo.csv.
How do I get the full version?
It comes with a BinBase database license. Single, Universal and Extended licenses all include the lookup and filtering software.
Can I change the demo database?
No. Renaming or altering the demo database file prevents the software from functioning.
System requirements
A Windows computer. The demo needs no installation and only a few files in one folder.