BIN 406916
STANDARD BANK LIMITED MALAWI • MALAWI • VISA
About BIN 406916
BIN 406916 is a VISA debit card operating on the CLASSIC payment network, issued by STANDARD BANK LIMITED MALAWI in MALAWI (MW). 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 406916?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 406916 identifies STANDARD BANK LIMITED MALAWI 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 406916?
BIN 406916 was issued by STANDARD BANK LIMITED MALAWI, a financial institution operating in MALAWI. You may reach them by phone at +2651872099. Their official website is http://www.standardbank.co.mw.
In which country is BIN 406916 registered?
BIN 406916 is registered in MALAWI (country code: MW). The issuing bank, STANDARD BANK LIMITED MALAWI, holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in MALAWI. Transactions on these cards typically involve MALAWI-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 406916 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 406916 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 406916 use?
BIN 406916 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 406916?
The primary currency associated with BIN 406916 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in MALAWI. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 406916 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 406916 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.
