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BIN 401040: HSBC BANK PLC

Issued by HSBC BANK PLC πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom. This page shows the BIN details and lets you generate structurally valid Visa test numbers from the same prefix.

*All random cards generated are structurally valid but have no actual balance and cannot be used for online payments or real transactions. Any attempt to use these test card numbers for actual purchases is strictly prohibited and illegal. For more details, visit our Terms of Service.

BIN details

BIN / IIN
401040
Network
Visa
Card type
Credit
Number length
16 digits
Issuer
HSBC BANK PLC
Issuing country
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom (GB)
Card level
Corporate T&E
Data last confirmed
2025-02-11
Source
Open BIN dataset (binlist.io / Techbuddie Solutions, CC BY 4.0)

Example numbers from BIN 401040

These examples were generated with the Luhn algorithm. They are structurally valid but have no balance and cannot be charged.

  • 4010 4009 4982 7119
  • 4010 4004 2706 2254
  • 4010 4049 2225 7146
  • 4010 4060 0150 0130
  • 4010 4064 6813 1536

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About BIN 401040

401040 is the first six digits of a Visa card number. The range is attributed to HSBC BANK PLC in United Kingdom. The BIN (Bank Identification Number), formally called the IIN (Issuer Identification Number), tells payment systems which network and institution a card belongs to.

Issuer BIN ranges are reassigned over time, so always confirm critical decisions with the card network or your acquirer. Want to classify another prefix? Use the BIN checker. Looking for provider-specific test numbers? See the test card numbers reference. Need to validate a full number? Try the Luhn validator.

FAQ

Which bank issued BIN 401040?
According to the open BIN dataset, BIN 401040 is attributed to HSBC BANK PLC in United Kingdom. Banks rename and BIN ranges move, so treat this as a best-effort reference.
Can I use BIN 401040 for real payments?
No. These numbers are for testing only. They have no balance and cannot be charged. Attempting real transactions with numbers you do not own is illegal.
Do the generated numbers pass Luhn validation?
Yes. Every number is generated with a valid check digit, so it passes the Luhn (MOD 10) check β€” exactly like a real card number would.
Will my gateway accept these numbers?
In test mode, gateways typically accept only their own documented test numbers. Generated numbers are best for validating formatting, Luhn checks, storage and UI behaviour.

Issuer and country data on this page comes from the open binlist dataset (CC BY 4.0, merged from iannuttall/binlist-data and venelinkochev/bin-list-data). It is not an official IIN register and may lag bank renames or BIN reassignments.

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