BIN 408142
ECOBANK CENTRAFRIQUE • CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC • VISA
About BIN 408142
BIN 408142 is a VISA debit card operating on the CLASSIC payment network, issued by ECOBANK CENTRAFRIQUE in CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC (CF). 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 408142?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 408142 identifies ECOBANK CENTRAFRIQUE 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 408142?
BIN 408142 was issued by ECOBANK CENTRAFRIQUE, a financial institution operating in CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC.
In which country is BIN 408142 registered?
BIN 408142 is registered in CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC (country code: CF). The issuing bank, ECOBANK CENTRAFRIQUE, holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC. Transactions on these cards typically involve CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 408142 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 408142 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 408142 use?
BIN 408142 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 408142?
The primary currency associated with BIN 408142 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 408142 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 408142 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.
