The Bank Identification Number (BIN) 488996 is issued by PAN ASIA BANKING CORPORATION PLC in SRI LANKA. This is a VISA DEBIT 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 488996, you can determine: the card network (VISA), whether it's a credit, debit, or prepaid card (DEBIT), the card level (Unknown), the issuing bank (PAN ASIA BANKING CORPORATION PLC), and the country of issuance (SRI LANKA). This information is useful for payment processors, merchants, and fraud prevention systems.