BIN 233044
BANCO DO ESTADO DO PARA, S.A. • BRAZIL • MASTERCARD
About BIN 233044
BIN 233044 is a MASTERCARD credit card operating on the WORLD ELITE FOR BUSINESS payment network, issued by BANCO DO ESTADO DO PARA, S.A. in BRAZIL (BR). 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 233044?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 233044 identifies BANCO DO ESTADO DO PARA, 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 233044?
BIN 233044 was issued by BANCO DO ESTADO DO PARA, S.A., a financial institution operating in BRAZIL.
In which country is BIN 233044 registered?
BIN 233044 is registered in BRAZIL (country code: BR). The issuing bank, BANCO DO ESTADO DO PARA, S.A., holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in BRAZIL. Transactions on these cards typically involve BRAZIL-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 233044 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 233044 belongs to the credit 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 233044 use?
BIN 233044 operates on the MASTERCARD payment network using the WORLD ELITE FOR BUSINESS card scheme. This means all transactions made with cards carrying this BIN are routed and processed through MASTERCARD's global payment infrastructure.
What currency is associated with BIN 233044?
The primary currency associated with BIN 233044 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in BRAZIL. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 233044 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 233044 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.
