BIN 494612
BANCO GNB S.A. (EN PROCESO DE FUSION POR ABSORCION) • PARAGUAY • VISA
About BIN 494612
BIN 494612 is a VISA credit card operating on the CORPORATE T&E payment network, issued by BANCO GNB S.A. (EN PROCESO DE FUSION POR ABSORCION) 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 494612?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 494612 identifies BANCO GNB S.A. (EN PROCESO DE FUSION POR ABSORCION) 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 494612?
BIN 494612 was issued by BANCO GNB S.A. (EN PROCESO DE FUSION POR ABSORCION), a financial institution operating in PARAGUAY.
In which country is BIN 494612 registered?
BIN 494612 is registered in PARAGUAY (country code: PY). The issuing bank, BANCO GNB S.A. (EN PROCESO DE FUSION POR ABSORCION), 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 494612 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 494612 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 494612 use?
BIN 494612 operates on the VISA payment network using the CORPORATE T&E 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 494612?
The primary currency associated with BIN 494612 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 494612 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 494612 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.
