BIN 470498
BANQUE INTERNATIONALE POUR L'AFRIQUE AU CONGO (BIAC) • CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE • VISA
About BIN 470498
BIN 470498 is a VISA debit card operating on the ELECTRON payment network, issued by BANQUE INTERNATIONALE POUR L'AFRIQUE AU CONGO (BIAC) in CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE (CD). 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 470498?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 470498 identifies BANQUE INTERNATIONALE POUR L'AFRIQUE AU CONGO (BIAC) 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 470498?
BIN 470498 was issued by BANQUE INTERNATIONALE POUR L'AFRIQUE AU CONGO (BIAC), a financial institution operating in CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE.
In which country is BIN 470498 registered?
BIN 470498 is registered in CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE (country code: CD). The issuing bank, BANQUE INTERNATIONALE POUR L'AFRIQUE AU CONGO (BIAC), holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE. Transactions on these cards typically involve CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 470498 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 470498 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 470498 use?
BIN 470498 operates on the VISA payment network using the ELECTRON 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 470498?
The primary currency associated with BIN 470498 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 470498 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 470498 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.
