The Bank Identification Number (BIN) 497149 is issued by ALATAU CITY BANK JSC in KAZAKHSTAN. This is a VISA DEBIT card with SIGNATURE 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 497149, you can determine: the card network (VISA), whether it's a credit, debit, or prepaid card (DEBIT), the card level (SIGNATURE), the issuing bank (ALATAU CITY BANK JSC), and the country of issuance (KAZAKHSTAN). This information is useful for payment processors, merchants, and fraud prevention systems.