bin_lookup_api
Look up a bank identification number (BIN) to retrieve card issuer, type, and brand information.
Instructions
Required 'bin' parameter
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| bin | Yes | Example value: 411111 | 411111 |
Look up a bank identification number (BIN) to retrieve card issuer, type, and brand information.
Required 'bin' parameter
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| bin | Yes | Example value: 411111 | 411111 |
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Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The description adds no meaning beyond the input schema. The schema already indicates the 'bin' parameter is required, and the description merely repeats this. Baseline for high schema coverage is 3, but the description provides zero additional value.
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