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> some outdated payment terminal that only used the magnetic strip of the card Sadly, this isn't all that "outdated" here. There are still lots of places in th
by dionidium 9y ago
> some outdated payment terminal that only used the magnetic strip of the card
Sadly, this isn't all that "outdated" here. There are still lots of places in the U.S. that don't use the chip and basically none -- does anywhere? -- use a PIN with it. I don't even know if I have a PIN on any of my credit cards, much less what it is.
- saalweachter 9y agoYour issuer can use a PIN in the US - my credit card through my credit union uses a PIN, which confuses the hell out of most clerks. Sometimes I have to walk around the counter to reach their machine and enter the PIN, sometimes they have me sign the receipt (just at the bottom, since it doesn't print a signature line) so they feel better.
- astura 9y agoI think Barclaycard is the only major CC issuer in the US to have actual PINs on their cards but it defaults to signature. Here's what they say about it: >Your credit card is a chip and signature card with Personal Identification Number (PIN) capability. In most cases when you travel abroad, you'll be asked to sign for your transaction. However, at some unattended terminals, such as train ticket kiosks, you may be asked to enter your PIN instead of signing.
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