The Bank Identification Number (BIN) 404497 is issued by SCOTIABANK REPBLICA DOMINICANA, S.A. BANCA MULTIPLE in DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. This is a VISA CREDIT card with GOLD level.
BIN (Bank Identification Number), also known as IIN (Issuer Identification Number), refers to the first 6 digits of a payment card number. These digits identify the card-issuing institution, card type, and other attributes used for routing and fraud prevention.
By looking up BIN 404497, you can determine: the card network (VISA), whether it's a credit, debit, or prepaid card (CREDIT), the card level (GOLD), the issuing bank (SCOTIABANK REPBLICA DOMINICANA, S.A. BANCA MULTIPLE), and the country of issuance (DOMINICAN REPUBLIC). This information is useful for payment processors, merchants, and fraud prevention systems.