BIN 402039
GROUPEMENT INTERBANCAIRE DE MONETIQUE ETDE TRANSACTIONS ELECTRONIQUES (GIMTEL) • MAURITANIA • VISA
About BIN 402039
BIN 402039 is a VISA debit card operating on the PLATINUM payment network, issued by GROUPEMENT INTERBANCAIRE DE MONETIQUE ETDE TRANSACTIONS ELECTRONIQUES (GIMTEL) in MAURITANIA (MR). 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 402039?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 402039 identifies GROUPEMENT INTERBANCAIRE DE MONETIQUE ETDE TRANSACTIONS ELECTRONIQUES (GIMTEL) 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 402039?
BIN 402039 was issued by GROUPEMENT INTERBANCAIRE DE MONETIQUE ETDE TRANSACTIONS ELECTRONIQUES (GIMTEL), a financial institution operating in MAURITANIA.
In which country is BIN 402039 registered?
BIN 402039 is registered in MAURITANIA (country code: MR). The issuing bank, GROUPEMENT INTERBANCAIRE DE MONETIQUE ETDE TRANSACTIONS ELECTRONIQUES (GIMTEL), holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in MAURITANIA. Transactions on these cards typically involve MAURITANIA-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 402039 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 402039 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 402039 use?
BIN 402039 operates on the VISA payment network using the PLATINUM 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 402039?
The primary currency associated with BIN 402039 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in MAURITANIA. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 402039 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 402039 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.
