BIN 479468
FIRSTCARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANK (BARBADOS), LTD. • BARBADOS • VISA
About BIN 479468
BIN 479468 is a VISA debit card operating on the CLASSIC payment network, issued by FIRSTCARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANK (BARBADOS), LTD. in BARBADOS (BB). 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 479468?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 479468 identifies FIRSTCARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANK (BARBADOS), LTD. 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 479468?
BIN 479468 was issued by FIRSTCARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANK (BARBADOS), LTD., a financial institution operating in BARBADOS. Their official website is http://www.cibcfcib.com.
In which country is BIN 479468 registered?
BIN 479468 is registered in BARBADOS (country code: BB). The issuing bank, FIRSTCARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANK (BARBADOS), LTD., holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in BARBADOS. Transactions on these cards typically involve BARBADOS-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 479468 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 479468 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 479468 use?
BIN 479468 operates on the VISA payment network using the CLASSIC 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 479468?
The primary currency associated with BIN 479468 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in BARBADOS. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 479468 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 479468 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.
