The Bank Identification Number (BIN) 488298 is issued by BANK-VERLAG GMBH in GERMANY. This is a VISA DEBIT card with VPAY 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 488298, you can determine: the card network (VISA), whether it's a credit, debit, or prepaid card (DEBIT), the card level (VPAY), the issuing bank (BANK-VERLAG GMBH), and the country of issuance (GERMANY). This information is useful for payment processors, merchants, and fraud prevention systems.