The Bank Identification Number (BIN) 498831 is issued by 1ST FINANCIAL BANK USA in UNITED STATES. This is a VISA DEBIT card with PREPAID 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 498831, you can determine: the card network (VISA), whether it's a credit, debit, or prepaid card (DEBIT), the card level (PREPAID), the issuing bank (1ST FINANCIAL BANK USA), and the country of issuance (UNITED STATES). This information is useful for payment processors, merchants, and fraud prevention systems.