BIN 493522
INTERFISA BANCO S.A.E.C.A. • PARAGUAY • VISA
About BIN 493522
BIN 493522 is a VISA credit card operating on the PLATINUM payment network, issued by INTERFISA BANCO S.A.E.C.A. in PARAGUAY (PY). 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 493522?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 493522 identifies INTERFISA BANCO S.A.E.C.A. 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 493522?
BIN 493522 was issued by INTERFISA BANCO S.A.E.C.A., a financial institution operating in PARAGUAY.
In which country is BIN 493522 registered?
BIN 493522 is registered in PARAGUAY (country code: PY). The issuing bank, INTERFISA BANCO S.A.E.C.A., holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in PARAGUAY. Transactions on these cards typically involve PARAGUAY-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 493522 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 493522 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 493522 use?
BIN 493522 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 493522?
The primary currency associated with BIN 493522 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in PARAGUAY. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 493522 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 493522 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.
