BIN 450697
SOCIETE GENERALE DE BANQUES AU SENEGAL • SENEGAL • VISA
About BIN 450697
BIN 450697 is a VISA debit card operating on the INFINITE payment network, issued by SOCIETE GENERALE DE BANQUES AU SENEGAL 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 450697?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 450697 identifies SOCIETE GENERALE DE BANQUES AU SENEGAL 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 450697?
BIN 450697 was issued by SOCIETE GENERALE DE BANQUES AU SENEGAL, a financial institution operating in SENEGAL. Their official website is http://www.sgbs.sn.
In which country is BIN 450697 registered?
BIN 450697 is registered in SENEGAL (country code: SN). The issuing bank, SOCIETE GENERALE DE BANQUES AU SENEGAL, 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 450697 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 450697 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 450697 use?
BIN 450697 operates on the VISA payment network using the INFINITE 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 450697?
The primary currency associated with BIN 450697 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 450697 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 450697 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.
