BIN 488970
SKYE BANK (GAMBIA), LTD. • GAMBIA • VISA
About BIN 488970
BIN 488970 is a VISA debit card operating on the GOLD payment network, issued by SKYE BANK (GAMBIA), LTD. in GAMBIA (GM). 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 488970?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 488970 identifies SKYE BANK (GAMBIA), LTD. 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 488970?
BIN 488970 was issued by SKYE BANK (GAMBIA), LTD., a financial institution operating in GAMBIA. You may reach them by phone at +220 4414370-4. Their official website is http://www.skyebankgm.com.
In which country is BIN 488970 registered?
BIN 488970 is registered in GAMBIA (country code: GM). The issuing bank, SKYE BANK (GAMBIA), LTD., holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in GAMBIA. Transactions on these cards typically involve GAMBIA-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 488970 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 488970 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 488970 use?
BIN 488970 operates on the VISA payment network using the GOLD 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 488970?
The primary currency associated with BIN 488970 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in GAMBIA. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 488970 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 488970 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.
