About BIN 491979

The Bank Identification Number 491979 identifies cards issued by Wirecard Bank AG on the Visa network in Brazil. Cards in this range are debit cards. Card numbers starting with these digits are routed to the issuing institution during payment authorization.

A BIN (Bank Identification Number) - also called an IIN (Issuer Identification Number) - is the first 6-8 digits of a payment card. It reveals the card network, issuer, country, and funding type, but never identifies an individual cardholder or account.

Frequently Asked Questions

What bank issued BIN 491979?

BIN 491979 is issued by Wirecard Bank AG in Brazil.

What card network does BIN 491979 belong to?

BIN 491979 belongs to the Visa network and is a debit card.

Is it safe to look up BIN 491979?

Yes. BIN data covers only the first 6-8 digits of a card and is public industry information used by merchants and payment processors. It cannot identify any individual card or cardholder.