Many BPOINT users will have received an email from BPOINT this morning (refer excerpt below) with information on testing the new BIN range, which may have caused some unnecessary confusion. You do not need to test that BPOINT will accept these card numbers, as the CBA will undertake this as part of their standard testing.
| What is happening? | The BIN makes up the first 6-digits of any card number. MasterCard previously issued cards with BINs beginning with 5. From 14 October 2016, MasterCard will start issuing additional card numbers with the BIN Range of 222100-272099. |
| Will this affect me? | If you have a website or systems that validate that a MasterCard begins with 5, you will need to update your website and/or systems to allow the new BIN range. |
| When will it happen? | MasterCard have announced that the New 2 Series BIN range will be effective on 14 October 2016. |
| What will BPOINT do? | BPOINT has prepared the systems to accept and process the New 2 Series BIN Range and is now available for testing. |
Please note: You may need to do your own testing if you have a software system (such as a website or an application like an accounting package or school system) that may validate that a MasterCard begins with “5” prior to submitting them for processing to a CBA merchant facility such as BPOINT, CommWeb (MIGS), or CommLink. Such systems may need to be updated to allow the new BIN range.
Please contact the ADF if you require clarification or further information.