BIN 417199
SOCIETE GENERALE DE BANQUES AU CAMEROUN • CAMEROON • VISA
About BIN 417199
BIN 417199 is a VISA debit card operating on the PLATINUM payment network, issued by SOCIETE GENERALE DE BANQUES AU CAMEROUN in CAMEROON (CM). The default settlement currency for this card is Unknown. This is not a prepaid card — it is linked to a standard bank account or credit facility. Card numbers beginning with this BIN pass the Luhn algorithm validation, confirming they are structurally valid card numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BIN 417199?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 417199 identifies SOCIETE GENERALE DE BANQUES AU CAMEROUN as the issuing institution for cards carrying this prefix. These digits tell payment processors which bank issued the card before the full transaction is initiated.
Which bank issued BIN 417199?
BIN 417199 was issued by SOCIETE GENERALE DE BANQUES AU CAMEROUN, a financial institution operating in CAMEROON. Their official website is http://www.sgbc.cm.
In which country is BIN 417199 registered?
BIN 417199 is registered in CAMEROON (country code: CM). The issuing bank, SOCIETE GENERALE DE BANQUES AU CAMEROUN, holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in CAMEROON. Transactions on these cards typically involve CAMEROON-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 417199 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 417199 belongs to the debit card category. This is not a prepaid card, so it is linked to a standard bank account or approved credit facility.
What payment network does BIN 417199 use?
BIN 417199 operates on the VISA payment network using the PLATINUM card scheme. This means all transactions made with cards carrying this BIN are routed and processed through VISA's global payment infrastructure.
What currency is associated with BIN 417199?
The primary currency associated with BIN 417199 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in CAMEROON. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 417199 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 417199 pass the Luhn algorithm. The Luhn algorithm is a standard checksum formula used by payment systems to detect miskeyed or structurally invalid card numbers. A passing result confirms the number range is mathematically valid.
