1. Scope
2. Normative references
3. Definitions
4. Application and registration procedures
4.1 Application procedure for assignment of a single IIN
4.2 Application procedure for approval to become an
authorized blockholder
4.3 Criteria for approval and rejection of applications
5. Appeal process
5.1 Appeal bodies
5.2 Information to be provided
6. Responsibilities of card issuing applicants
7. Maintenance of blocks
7.1 Responsibilities of authorized blockholders
8. Sponsoring Authorities
8.1 Eligibility to become a Sponsoring Authority
8.2 Responsibilities
9. Registration Management Group (RMG)
9.1 Constitution
9.2 Responsibilities
9.3 Voting procedures
10. The register of card issuer identification numbers
10.1 Publication and availability
10.2 Contents
11. Registration Authority
11.1 Appointment
11.2 Resignation
11.3 Responsibilities
Annexes
A. Application for Issuer Identification Number
B. Letter of Agreement on Block Assignments
C. Guidance for Sponsoring Authorities
D. Sample fully completed application for an issuer
identification number
E. Important Information Regarding Your Number Assignment