# Standard Plan
source: https://developer.mastercard.com/bin-lookup/documentation/pricing-plans/standard-plan/index.md

## Overview {#overview}

BIN Lookup Service offers standard plan for any entity interested in direct integration with Mastercard BIN Lookup API to get the most up to date, accurate and extesive BIN data information.

## Onboarding {#onboarding}

Onboarding to the Standard plan is straight forward. Complete the following steps to get access to the Sandbox environment to test the API:

1. [Create a Project](https://developer.mastercard.com/dashboard) on Mastercard Developers to get Sandbox API access.
2. Follow the instructions on [Quick Start Guide](https://developer.mastercard.com/bin-lookup/documentation/quick-start-guide/index.md) to set up the Credentials and Authentication.
3. Test the API in Sandbox environment

Once you are ready to move to production, complete the following steps to request access to the production environment:

1. Follow the steps on the [Onboarding Checklist](https://developer.mastercard.com/bin-lookup/documentation/tutorials-and-guides/onboarding-checklist/index.md) to create a CID and ICA.
2. [Login](https://developer.mastercard.com/account/log-in) to your Mastercard Developers account.
3. Select the BIN Lookup Sandbox project you created for Sandbox testing.
4. Click **Request Product Access** button.
5. Select the regions in the production access request form.
6. Select **Acquirer Sponsored Plan**.
7. After you complete the form, a Mastercard representative will review your request.
8. Once your request is approved by a Mastercard representative, you will get access to Production.

## Features {#features}

The Standard Plan offers a flexible and comprehensive set of API options for accessing BIN data, designed to support a broad range of use cases. We strongly recommend retrieving the full BIN dataset using the /bin-ranges endpoint, leveraging its pagination and filtering capabilities. This approach is particularly effective for batch processing, large‑scale analysis, or integration into broader datasets. The full dataset may be fetched once per day and cached within your systems for subsequent use, providing the most efficient and performant method of data retrieval and utilization.

Alternatively, you may perform a direct single‑BIN lookup, which is well‑suited for offline use cases involving individual transaction checks.

To get started and take full advantage of these features, we recommend exploring the [Tutorials and Guides](https://developer.mastercard.com/bin-lookup/documentation/tutorials-and-guides/index.md) section in the documentation. There, you'll find step-by-step instructions, example use cases, and best practices to help you integrate and utilize the BIN Lookup API effectively.

## Data Elements {#data-elements}

The Standard plan provides all the essential BIN data parameters that merchants require. For a detailed list of data elements included in this plan, refer to the [Data Elements Section](https://developer.mastercard.com/bin-lookup/documentation/api-section/data-explanations/index.md) in the *API Reference* section.
Note: The data in the sandbox environment is dummy data and is intended for testing purposes only.

## Pricing {#pricing}

There is a commercial contract in place that outlines the full pricing details for the Standard Plan, including any applicable annual fees. If you would like to learn more about the annual pricing structure or explore the terms in greater detail, send an email to [DBN.BinTableResource.Support@mastercard.com](mailto:DBN.BinTableResource.Support@mastercard.com) to start discussions directly with the Mastercard representatives.

## Apply {#apply}

You can start testing the Standard Plan by follow the guidelines on the [onboarding checklist](https://developer.mastercard.com/bin-lookup/documentation/tutorials-and-guides/onboarding-checklist/index.md). Sandbox testing is self service for Bin Lookup API.

Alternatively, you can send email to [DBN.BinTableResource.Support@mastercard.com](mailto:DBN.BinTableResource.Support@mastercard.com) to start discussions directly with the Mastercard representatives.