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How to choose the right BIN?

In this article, you will learn how to select the most suitable BIN for paying for the service you need.

Updated over a week ago

Choosing the correct BIN is one of the key factors for successful transactions. The right card option helps improve approval rates, reduce declines, and ensure smoother spending - especially for advertising and business payments abroad.

To make the search easier, a new tool has been added to the service - the “Merchant” filter.

Where to find the filter?

  1. Log in to your Combo Cards account

  2. Go to Virtual cards → Create

  3. Select “Merchant” in the filter options

  4. Choose the service you want to pay for (for example: an advertising platform, subscription service, hosting provider, etc.)

  5. Check the suggested list of BINs and issue a card based on the selected option

All BINs displayed after selecting a merchant are relevant and optimized specifically for payments to that service.

Best practices when selecting a BIN

  • Start testing with the BINs suggested in the Merchant filter - this will give you the best initial approval rate

  • Before making a payment, ensure that your available account balance can cover all applicable fees

  • If payments fail for the selected BIN and the decline rate grows, you can always contact our support team for alternative options

To save a high-performing BIN, add it to your Favorites by clicking the ❤️ icon next to the BIN.

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