The Bank Identification Number (BIN) 472706 is issued by CATHAY UNITED BANK CO., LTD. in TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA. This is a VISA CREDIT card with Unknown 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 472706, you can determine: the card network (VISA), whether it's a credit, debit, or prepaid card (CREDIT), the card level (Unknown), the issuing bank (CATHAY UNITED BANK CO., LTD.), and the country of issuance (TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA). This information is useful for payment processors, merchants, and fraud prevention systems.