BIN 486072
BANQUE INTERNATIONALE POUR LE MALI S.A. (B.I.M.) • MALI • VISA
About BIN 486072
BIN 486072 is a VISA debit card operating on the CLASSIC payment network, issued by BANQUE INTERNATIONALE POUR LE MALI S.A. (B.I.M.) in MALI (ML). 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 486072?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 486072 identifies BANQUE INTERNATIONALE POUR LE MALI S.A. (B.I.M.) 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 486072?
BIN 486072 was issued by BANQUE INTERNATIONALE POUR LE MALI S.A. (B.I.M.), a financial institution operating in MALI.
In which country is BIN 486072 registered?
BIN 486072 is registered in MALI (country code: ML). The issuing bank, BANQUE INTERNATIONALE POUR LE MALI S.A. (B.I.M.), holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in MALI. Transactions on these cards typically involve MALI-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 486072 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 486072 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 486072 use?
BIN 486072 operates on the VISA payment network using the CLASSIC 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 486072?
The primary currency associated with BIN 486072 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in MALI. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 486072 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 486072 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.
