The Bank Identification Number (BIN) 498342 is issued by CAISSE NATIONALE DES CAISSES DEPARGNE (CNCE) in FRANCE. This is a VISA DEBIT card with INFINITE 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 498342, you can determine: the card network (VISA), whether it's a credit, debit, or prepaid card (DEBIT), the card level (INFINITE), the issuing bank (CAISSE NATIONALE DES CAISSES DEPARGNE (CNCE)), and the country of issuance (FRANCE). This information is useful for payment processors, merchants, and fraud prevention systems.