# Bank Card Checker

> Identifies credit/debit card issuer and validates card numbers. (iPhone/iPad app by James Jeffery.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bank-card-checker/id336476428 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [James Jeffery](https://appshunter.io/developer/310502446)
- Category: Finance, Business
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.2 · 24 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2009-10-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bank-card-checker/id336476428/reviews.md

## What is Bank Card Checker?

Bank Card Checker tells you the Bank or Financial Institution that issued any given credit/debit card by checking its huge internal database. Additionally it validates the card number.

Do you run a shop or office where you need to take orders that are paid for by credit card over the phone? Need to check that the card information a customer is giving you is valid? With Bank Card Checker you can be sure that a card number is valid and perform extra checks on the card such as the Bank or financial institution that issued it, what country it was issued in, whether it is a company/corporate or personal card and whether it's a credit/debit/visa/mastercard etc.

This incredibly easy to use application lets you view Credit or Debit Card Issuer data on your iPhone as well as validating the card number. The App interrogates its internal database of Card Issuer data to tell you the name of the bank or financial institution, the country the card was issued in, whether the card is a consumer or corporate account and the scheme type (VISA Credit, VISA Debit, Mastercard Credit, Maestro etc) .

The App can determine Card Issuer data from just the first 9 digits of the card number. In order to check that the number is valid then the whole number must be entered. 

The internal database has hundreds of thousands of banks/financial institutions records in it ensuring that more than 99% of the worlds organisations are covered. The App will be updated regularly to ensure that the database stays up to date.

The App does not store any entered card data and does not connect to the internet to obtain issuer data.

NOTE: The App does not check card expiry dates. This data is not publicly available.

## Key features

- Identify issuing bank/financial institution
- Validate card numbers
- Determine country of issue
- Check card type (credit/debit/visa/mastercard)
- Supports first 9 digits for issuer data
- Offline database access

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bank-card-checker/id336476428/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Dose not tell you the issuer name

*2012-09-23*

Dose not tell you the issuer name

### 5/5 — Works well

*2012-07-25*

Very handy app for verifying card details.

### 5/5 — Works and does what it says

*2010-12-08*

Does say weather cards valid or not with nine but it's main goal is to say yes or no valid or invalid rather than what it is when buying things always have your thinking caps on check info and reviews to see if they match what you pay should be what you get so read info and lying and moaning in reviews

### 5/5 — Great - Better than I thought!

*2010-07-28*

Ignore the previous review rating the user has not read the description properly. The card is declared as valid if the number is in the Apps database and the number passes the checksum test. The App can't tell validity dates for individual cards - that data is only kept by individual banks and is not publicly available.

I was curious about the coverage of the db in this app - there are card lists for sale on the Internet for $200 or more my company has bought & this is better!

### 1/5 — Validates Cancelled Cards as OK !!!

*2010-07-28*

Danger here, this app says cards which have expired years ago, cancelled cards, stopped cards, all are shown as VALID.

### 4/5 — Great app

*2010-06-25*

Does not differentiate between gold cards or platinum etc but pretty good otherwise.

## Frequently asked questions about Bank Card Checker

### What is Bank Card Checker?

Bank Card Checker is an application that identifies the financial institution that issued a credit or debit card and validates the card number. It can also determine the country of issue and the card scheme type.

### How does Bank Card Checker work?

The app uses an internal database containing hundreds of thousands of bank and financial institution records. It can determine issuer data from the first 9 digits of a card number and validates the entire number.

### Is Bank Card Checker free to use?

No, Bank Card Checker is a paid application. It is available for purchase at $1.99.

### Does Bank Card Checker require an internet connection?

No, Bank Card Checker does not connect to the internet to obtain issuer data. Its internal database allows for offline access.

### What devices does Bank Card Checker support?

Bank Card Checker is supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is the Bank Card Checker database updated?

The app will be updated regularly to ensure the database stays up to date, covering over 99% of the world's organizations.

### Does Bank Card Checker store my card information?

No, the app does not store any entered card data, ensuring your privacy and security.

### What is the age rating for Bank Card Checker?

Bank Card Checker has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2017-06-16

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Database updated
- New and updated User Interface

### 1.3 — 2015-10-02

- Database update
- Bug fixes

### 1.2.1 — 2013-12-12

Fix crash that some users have experienced.

### 1.2 — 2013-12-05

. IOS 7 update
. Updated database with more Amex and JCB data
. Bug fixes

### 1.1.3 — 2011-01-01

. Database updated
. Minor UI fix for iOS 4.2 and above

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