The Bank Identification Number (BIN) 494018 is issued by BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA S.A. (BBVA) in UNITED KINGDOM. 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 494018, you can determine: the card network (VISA), whether it's a credit, debit, or prepaid card (CREDIT), the card level (GOLD), the issuing bank (BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA S.A. (BBVA)), and the country of issuance (UNITED KINGDOM). This information is useful for payment processors, merchants, and fraud prevention systems.