BIN 489072
SKYE BANK GUINEA, S.A. • GUINEA • VISA
About BIN 489072
BIN 489072 is a VISA debit card operating on the GOLD payment network, issued by SKYE BANK GUINEA, S.A. in GUINEA (GN). 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 489072?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 489072 identifies SKYE BANK GUINEA, S.A. 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 489072?
BIN 489072 was issued by SKYE BANK GUINEA, S.A., a financial institution operating in GUINEA. You may reach them by phone at +220 4414370-4. Their official website is http://www.skyebankng.com.
In which country is BIN 489072 registered?
BIN 489072 is registered in GUINEA (country code: GN). The issuing bank, SKYE BANK GUINEA, S.A., holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in GUINEA. Transactions on these cards typically involve GUINEA-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 489072 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 489072 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 489072 use?
BIN 489072 operates on the VISA payment network using the GOLD 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 489072?
The primary currency associated with BIN 489072 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in GUINEA. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 489072 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 489072 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.
