Dear Diana,
Thanks for your swift response. Following is some background on the organization I represent (ATPCO – Airline Tariff Publishing Company):
ATPCO provides technology solutions for the Airline Industry (450+ Airlines worldwide). We are a neutral entity, which enables us to work with every Airline and every system (Global dirstibution, Online travel agencies etc) in an unbiased manner.
One of our solutions is a product (Software) known as 'Ticketing Fees', an application that enables Airlines to pass along costs associated with Ticket Issuance, Reissuance of Tickets, and Forms of Payment (Credit/Debit, cash, etc.).
To support the Ticketing Fees product, we have another application known as the 'BIN Answer Table'. The BIN Answer Table is a database that contains card information such as: List of BINs, List of Account Ranges, Card Issuer Name, Card Type, Card Scheme Name, Card Usage Type (Personal / Commercial), Country of Issuance, and so on.
Using the Ticketing Fees product, Airlines apply fees based on the card type, the point of sale, the point of issuance, and even the BIN number itself, validated by the BIN Answer table.
Since the Airline industry relies completely on the accuracy of ATPCO’s BIN database, we would prefer to get this data directly from VISA rather than our current 3rd party supplier.
We have already started to receive the data from some of the Card Schemes directly i.e.: Discover/Diners, Mastercard andAMEX.
We are PCI compliant and have signed off on NDA's (as necessary) with some of the Card Schemes to recieve the BIN data. Similarly we look forward to working with VISA as well and receiving the BIN' data directly to ensure data integrity and avoid legal implications for the Airlines that may arise from application of incorrect fees using 3rd party data.
I've been trying to reach a VISA representative through various channels to discuss this matter, but have not been able to connect with anyone. Your support will be much appreciated.
Best,
Mohammad
