BIN 440840
COMPAGNIE BANCAIRE DE LAFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE (CBAO) • SENEGAL • VISA
About BIN 440840
BIN 440840 is a VISA credit card operating on the Unknown payment network, issued by COMPAGNIE BANCAIRE DE LAFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE (CBAO) in SENEGAL (SN). 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 440840?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 440840 identifies COMPAGNIE BANCAIRE DE LAFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE (CBAO) 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 440840?
BIN 440840 was issued by COMPAGNIE BANCAIRE DE LAFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE (CBAO), a financial institution operating in SENEGAL. Their official website is https://www.cbao.sn.
In which country is BIN 440840 registered?
BIN 440840 is registered in SENEGAL (country code: SN). The issuing bank, COMPAGNIE BANCAIRE DE LAFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE (CBAO), holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in SENEGAL. Transactions on these cards typically involve SENEGAL-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 440840 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 440840 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 440840 use?
BIN 440840 operates on the VISA payment network using the Unknown 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 440840?
The primary currency associated with BIN 440840 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in SENEGAL. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 440840 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 440840 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.
