BIN 423697
BANCO LAFISE, S.A. • COSTA RICA • VISA
About BIN 423697
BIN 423697 is a VISA debit card operating on the CLASSIC payment network, issued by BANCO LAFISE, S.A. in COSTA RICA (CR). 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 423697?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 423697 identifies BANCO LAFISE, 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 423697?
BIN 423697 was issued by BANCO LAFISE, S.A., a financial institution operating in COSTA RICA. You may reach them by phone at +50622810035. Their official website is http://www.lafise.fi.cr.
In which country is BIN 423697 registered?
BIN 423697 is registered in COSTA RICA (country code: CR). The issuing bank, BANCO LAFISE, S.A., holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in COSTA RICA. Transactions on these cards typically involve COSTA RICA-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 423697 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 423697 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 423697 use?
BIN 423697 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 423697?
The primary currency associated with BIN 423697 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in COSTA RICA. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 423697 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 423697 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.
