About BIN 498458
The Bank Identification Number 498458 identifies cards issued by Banco Mercantil, S.A. on the Visa network in Nicaragua. Cards in this range are credit 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 498458?
BIN 498458 is issued by Banco Mercantil, S.A. in Nicaragua.
What card network does BIN 498458 belong to?
BIN 498458 belongs to the Visa network and is a credit card.
Is it safe to look up BIN 498458?
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.