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    aug23
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    Default How to identify prepaid debit/credit cards?

    As an online business, is there a way to determine if a card is a prepaid debit card? We have a unique situation where we would like to stop accepting these types of cards.
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    boonodoh
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    The first 6 digits of a credit card number (BIN) tells you the issuer of the card (issuing bank, issuing country) as well as card brand and card type.
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