BIN 446959
SOCIETE GENERALE DE BANQUES EN GUINEE EQUATORIALE (SGBGE) • EQUATORIAL GUINEA • VISA
About BIN 446959
BIN 446959 is a VISA debit card operating on the Unknown payment network, issued by SOCIETE GENERALE DE BANQUES EN GUINEE EQUATORIALE (SGBGE) in EQUATORIAL GUINEA (GQ). 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 446959?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 446959 identifies SOCIETE GENERALE DE BANQUES EN GUINEE EQUATORIALE (SGBGE) 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 446959?
BIN 446959 was issued by SOCIETE GENERALE DE BANQUES EN GUINEE EQUATORIALE (SGBGE), a financial institution operating in EQUATORIAL GUINEA. You may reach them by phone at 240090021. Their official website is http://www.sgbge.gq.
In which country is BIN 446959 registered?
BIN 446959 is registered in EQUATORIAL GUINEA (country code: GQ). The issuing bank, SOCIETE GENERALE DE BANQUES EN GUINEE EQUATORIALE (SGBGE), holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in EQUATORIAL GUINEA. Transactions on these cards typically involve EQUATORIAL GUINEA-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 446959 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 446959 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 446959 use?
BIN 446959 operates on the VISA payment network using the Unknown 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 446959?
The primary currency associated with BIN 446959 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in EQUATORIAL GUINEA. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 446959 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 446959 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.
