# Offline Lookup
source: https://developer.mastercard.com/bin-lookup/documentation/use-cases/sbart-file/index.md

The Simplified BIN Account Range Table (SBART) file provides a static, downloadable alternative to the API for BIN Lookup integrators (Merchants/Acquirers/Payment Service Providers (PSPs)/Fintechs) who prefer batch processing or offline access to BIN range information. The file is updated daily at no cost.

For example, a smaller merchant, fintech, or internal operations team can use the SBART file to support offline BIN lookups in environments where calling an API in real time is not practical. By downloading the daily file and loading it into a local database, the business can enrich transactions for reporting, help customer support identify issuer and product details, and run batch risk or portfolio analysis without a live service integration.

1. **Request Access:** Sign in to your Mastercard Developers account and request access to the SBART file. Provide a description of your intended use.
2. **Download File:** Once approved, download the latest SBART file from your account dashboard.
3. **Parse Data:** Extract and parse the static file into your system (CSV, JSON, or binary format depending on your implementation).
4. **Load into Database:** Import the BIN range data into your local database or cache for offline lookups.
5. **Query Locally:** Perform BIN range lookups against your local data without making API calls.
6. **Update Daily:** Schedule a daily job to download and refresh your local data with the latest SBART file.

## Example Sequence {#example-sequence}

The following diagram shows a typical offline lookup workflow using the SBART file.
Diagram sbartOffline

## Next Steps {#next-steps}

* To learn more about the SBART file and its data elements, check out the [Free Plan documentation](https://developer.mastercard.com/bin-lookup/documentation/pricing-plans/free-plan/index.md).
* To download the latest BIN data using the API, see [Full Download](https://developer.mastercard.com/bin-lookup/documentation/use-cases/get-all-bins/index.md).