BIN 493696
BIN 493696 belongs to a Visa debit card issued by National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom.
| BIN / IIN | 493696 |
|---|---|
| Card brand | Visa |
| Card type | Debit |
| Card level | Not specified |
| Prepaid | No |
| Issuing bank | National Westminster Bank PLC |
| Issuer website | http://www.natwest.com |
| Country | 🇬🇧United Kingdom(GB) |
What this BIN tells you
A card that starts with 493696 runs on the Visa network, is a debit card, was issued by National Westminster Bank PLC and comes from United Kingdom. Payment systems read these first six digits before anything else: to route the transaction to the right network, to apply interchange and currency rules, and to flag mismatches between the card's country and the buyer's location.
A BIN identifies a range of cards, never one account. Knowing it tells you nothing about any individual cardholder. To test how your checkout handles Visa cards, use Visa test numbers for form validation, and your gateway's official sandbox cards for payment flows.
BIN 493696 FAQ
Which bank issued BIN 493696?
BIN 493696 is issued by National Westminster Bank PLC in United Kingdom.
Is BIN 493696 a credit or debit card?
BIN 493696 is a debit card on the Visa network.
What country is BIN 493696 from?
Cards starting with 493696 are issued in United Kingdom (GB).
Can BIN 493696 identify a cardholder?
No. A BIN covers every card in a range from one issuer. It identifies the bank, brand, type and country, not an individual account.