What BIN prefix do Visa cards use?

All Visa cards start with 4. The first digit (4) identifies the network; digits 2-6 identify the issuing bank (BIN). This generator uses standard Visa BIN ranges.

How long is a Visa card number?

Standard Visa cards are 16 digits. Some older Visa cards were 13 digits, but 16 is the current standard. This generator produces 16-digit numbers.

What is the CVV length for Visa?

Visa uses a 3-digit CVV (also called CVV2 or CVC2) printed on the back of the card in the signature strip area.

Can I use 4242424242424242 for all tests?

4242 4242 4242 4242 is Stripe's primary success test card and is a valid Visa test number — but it only triggers a 'success' scenario in Stripe's sandbox. For other providers, it may behave differently. Generated numbers work for format validation testing; use provider-specific cards for scenario testing.

Visa Test Card Numbers — Generator

Generate Luhn-valid Visa test card numbers with correct BIN prefix (4), 16-digit length, and optional expiry, CVV, and name.

Last updated: April 2026

Card Network

Quantity (1–100)

Expiry dateCVVCardholder nameSpaced format

These are test numbers only. They will not process any real transaction. Use only in sandbox / test mode with test API credentials.

What it does

Correct Visa BIN (starts with 4)

All generated numbers use valid Visa BIN prefixes starting with 4.

16-digit length

Visa standard card length is 16 digits (some older Visa cards are 13 digits, but 16 is standard).

3-digit CVV

Visa uses a 3-digit CVV (Card Verification Value) on the back of the card.

Luhn-valid

Every generated number passes the Luhn mod-10 checksum algorithm.

How to use Visa Test Card Numbers — Generator

1
Visa is pre-selected
The generator pre-selects Visa. Set your quantity and options.
2
Generate
Click Generate Cards to produce Luhn-valid 16-digit Visa numbers.
3
Copy or export
Copy any number in your preferred format, or export all as CSV/JSON.

Visa card number structure

A Visa card number follows ISO/IEC 7812. Digit 1 (4) is the Major Industry Identifier — 4 means banking/financial. Digits 1-6 form the Issuer Identification Number (IIN), also called the BIN, identifying the issuing bank. Digits 7 through 15 are the individual account number assigned by the bank. Digit 16 is the Luhn check digit. Payment forms use the first digit to identify the card brand (show a Visa logo when the first digit is 4) and validate the full number with the Luhn algorithm before submission.

Frequently Asked Questions

What BIN prefix do Visa cards use?: All Visa cards start with 4. The first digit (4) identifies the network; digits 2-6 identify the issuing bank (BIN). This generator uses standard Visa BIN ranges.
How long is a Visa card number?: Standard Visa cards are 16 digits. Some older Visa cards were 13 digits, but 16 is the current standard. This generator produces 16-digit numbers.
What is the CVV length for Visa?: Visa uses a 3-digit CVV (also called CVV2 or CVC2) printed on the back of the card in the signature strip area.
Can I use 4242424242424242 for all tests?: 4242 4242 4242 4242 is Stripe's primary success test card and is a valid Visa test number — but it only triggers a 'success' scenario in Stripe's sandbox. For other providers, it may behave differently. Generated numbers work for format validation testing; use provider-specific cards for scenario testing.