BIN 400596
BANQUE SAHELO-SAHARIENNE POUR L'INVESTISSEMENT ET LE COMMERCE-TOGO • TOGO • VISA
About BIN 400596
BIN 400596 is a VISA debit card operating on the PREPAID payment network, issued by BANQUE SAHELO-SAHARIENNE POUR L'INVESTISSEMENT ET LE COMMERCE-TOGO in TOGO (TG). 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 400596?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 400596 identifies BANQUE SAHELO-SAHARIENNE POUR L'INVESTISSEMENT ET LE COMMERCE-TOGO 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 400596?
BIN 400596 was issued by BANQUE SAHELO-SAHARIENNE POUR L'INVESTISSEMENT ET LE COMMERCE-TOGO, a financial institution operating in TOGO.
In which country is BIN 400596 registered?
BIN 400596 is registered in TOGO (country code: TG). The issuing bank, BANQUE SAHELO-SAHARIENNE POUR L'INVESTISSEMENT ET LE COMMERCE-TOGO, holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in TOGO. Transactions on these cards typically involve TOGO-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 400596 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 400596 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 400596 use?
BIN 400596 operates on the VISA payment network using the PREPAID 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 400596?
The primary currency associated with BIN 400596 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in TOGO. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 400596 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 400596 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.
