BIN 459244
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK UGANDA, LTD. • UGANDA • VISA
About BIN 459244
BIN 459244 is a VISA debit card operating on the PLATINUM payment network, issued by STANDARD CHARTERED BANK UGANDA, LTD. in UGANDA (UG). 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 459244?
A Bank Identification Number (BIN), also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN), is the first 6–8 digits of a payment card. BIN 459244 identifies STANDARD CHARTERED BANK UGANDA, LTD. 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 459244?
BIN 459244 was issued by STANDARD CHARTERED BANK UGANDA, LTD., a financial institution operating in UGANDA.
In which country is BIN 459244 registered?
BIN 459244 is registered in UGANDA (country code: UG). The issuing bank, STANDARD CHARTERED BANK UGANDA, LTD., holds the licence to issue cards under this BIN range in UGANDA. Transactions on these cards typically involve UGANDA-based banking and settlement infrastructure.
Is BIN 459244 a credit, debit, or prepaid card?
BIN 459244 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 459244 use?
BIN 459244 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 459244?
The primary currency associated with BIN 459244 is Unknown. This is the currency in which domestic transactions are typically billed for cards under this BIN range when used in UGANDA. International transactions may involve currency conversion depending on the merchant's country.
Does BIN 459244 pass the Luhn check?
Yes — card numbers beginning with BIN 459244 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.
