BIN 459917
BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA S.A. (BBVA) • PORTUGAL • VISA
About BIN 459917
BIN 459917 is a VISA credit card operating on the CLASSIC payment network, issued by BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA S.A. (BBVA) in PORTUGAL (PT). 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 459917?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 459917 identifies BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA S.A. (BBVA) 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 459917?
BIN 459917 was issued by BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA S.A. (BBVA), a financial institution operating in PORTUGAL. Their official website is http://www.bbva.es.
In which country is BIN 459917 registered?
BIN 459917 is registered in PORTUGAL (country code: PT). The issuing bank, BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA S.A. (BBVA), holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in PORTUGAL. Transactions on these cards typically involve PORTUGAL-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 459917 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 459917 belongs to the credit 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 459917 use?
BIN 459917 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 459917?
The primary currency associated with BIN 459917 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in PORTUGAL. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 459917 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 459917 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.
