Terminal Activation

Test Your Terminal

Your terminal or point-of-sale device is likely already equipped to accept Discover® Global Network cards. Follow the test instructions to make sure your terminal accepts Discover Network cards presented by your customers.

3 Easy Steps

1

Prompt your terminal or point-of-sale device for a manual sales transaction.

2

Enter test card information

Diners Club International®

Please enter the following test card information:

  • Test card account: 3699 8900 038 673*
  • Expiration date: 01/20
  • Transaction amount: $1.00 (or equivalent local currency value)
  • CVV2: 434

What does an error mean?

*If you receive an error message when running the 3699 test number, you can still accept Discover®Cards, but may not be able to accept Discover Global Network.

Discover®Card

Please enter the following test card information:

  • Test card account: 6011203000356433*
  • Expiration date: 01/20
  • Transaction amount: $1.00 (or equivalent local currency value)
  • CID: 454

What does an error mean?

*If you receive an error message when running the 6011 test number, you are enabled to accept Discover cards, but are experiencing terminal issues. Please contact your processor for assistance.

Discover Network Participants

Please enter the following test card information:

  • Test card account: 6573 5900 0001 8683*
  • Expiration date: 01/20
  • Transaction amount: $1.00 (or equivalent local currency value)
  • CID: 379

What does an error mean?

*If you receive an error message when running the 6573 test number, you can still accept Discover® Cards, but may not be able to accept Discover Global Network cards. Please contact your processor for assistance.

3

A "decline" status means the test was successful and your terminal is ready.

Note: Any message other than “decline” means your activation attempt has failed.

Find the Current IIN (BIN) Ranges

Diners Club International® IIN Ranges - 14 Digits

START
END

30000000

30599999

30950000

30599999

36000000

36999999

38000000

39999999

Diners Club and Network Alliance IIN Ranges - 16 Digits

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60110000

60110999

60112000

60114999

60117400

60117499

60118600

60117999

64400000

60119999

Need Help?

If you receive an error message, you may be experiencing terminal issues and should contact your point-of-sale provider. If you need further assistance, contact us

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