The Bank Identification Number (BIN) 497596 is issued by SWAP MEIOS DE PAGAMENTOS INSTITUICAO DE PAGAMENTO S.A. in BRAZIL. This is a VISA DEBIT card with PREPAID HEALTHCARE 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 497596, you can determine: the card network (VISA), whether it's a credit, debit, or prepaid card (DEBIT), the card level (PREPAID HEALTHCARE), the issuing bank (SWAP MEIOS DE PAGAMENTOS INSTITUICAO DE PAGAMENTO S.A.), and the country of issuance (BRAZIL). This information is useful for payment processors, merchants, and fraud prevention systems.