BIN 340001
AMERICAN EXPRESS CARTE-FRANCE, S.A. • FRANCE • AMERICAN EXPRESS
About BIN 340001
BIN 340001 is a AMERICAN EXPRESS credit card operating on the STANDARD payment network, issued by AMERICAN EXPRESS CARTE-FRANCE, S.A. in FRANCE (FR). 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 340001?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 340001 identifies AMERICAN EXPRESS CARTE-FRANCE, 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 340001?
BIN 340001 was issued by AMERICAN EXPRESS CARTE-FRANCE, S.A., a financial institution operating in FRANCE.
In which country is BIN 340001 registered?
BIN 340001 is registered in FRANCE (country code: FR). The issuing bank, AMERICAN EXPRESS CARTE-FRANCE, S.A., holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in FRANCE. Transactions on these cards typically involve FRANCE-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 340001 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 340001 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 340001 use?
BIN 340001 operates on the AMERICAN EXPRESS payment network using the STANDARD card scheme. This means all transactions made with cards carrying this BIN are routed and processed through AMERICAN EXPRESS's global payment infrastructure.
What currency is associated with BIN 340001?
The primary currency associated with BIN 340001 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in FRANCE. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 340001 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 340001 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.
