BIN 344218
AMERICAN EXPRESS CARTE-FRANCE, S.A. • FRANCE • AMERICAN EXPRESS
About BIN 344218
BIN 344218 is a AMERICAN EXPRESS credit card operating on the Unknown 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 344218?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 344218 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 344218?
BIN 344218 was issued by AMERICAN EXPRESS CARTE-FRANCE, S.A., a financial institution operating in FRANCE.
In which country is BIN 344218 registered?
BIN 344218 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 344218 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 344218 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 344218 use?
BIN 344218 operates on the AMERICAN EXPRESS payment network using the Unknown 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 344218?
The primary currency associated with BIN 344218 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 344218 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 344218 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.
