Prerequisites {#bin-lookup-prereq}
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Requirements and setup steps needed before using the BIN Lookup Service, including REST API knowledge and sandbox account creation.  
Before you begin using the BIN Lookup Service:

* Know the REST APIs on the [Getting Started with REST Developer Guide](https://developer.cybersource.com/docs/cybs/en-us/platform/developer/all/rest/rest-getting-started/restgs-about-guide.md "").
* Create an evaluation account on the sandbox account sign up web page at [https://developer.cybersource.com/hello-world/sandbox.html](https://developer.cybersource.com/hello-world/sandbox.md "").