BIN 406035
ABSA BANK KENYA PLC • KENYA • VISA
About BIN 406035
BIN 406035 is a VISA debit card operating on the PREPAID payment network, issued by ABSA BANK KENYA PLC in KENYA (KE). 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 406035?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 406035 identifies ABSA BANK KENYA PLC 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 406035?
BIN 406035 was issued by ABSA BANK KENYA PLC, a financial institution operating in KENYA.
In which country is BIN 406035 registered?
BIN 406035 is registered in KENYA (country code: KE). The issuing bank, ABSA BANK KENYA PLC, holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in KENYA. Transactions on these cards typically involve KENYA-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 406035 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 406035 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 406035 use?
BIN 406035 operates on the VISA payment network using the PREPAID 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 406035?
The primary currency associated with BIN 406035 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in KENYA. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 406035 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 406035 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.
